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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.72, 10,527.68 and 6,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.72, 10,527.68 and 6,305.28 is: 9,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.72 : 10,527.68 = 6,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.72/10,527.68 = 6,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.72x = 10,527.68 × 6,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.72x = 66,379,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379,970.15/6,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.44

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