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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.30, 10,496.59 and 6,591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.30, 10,496.59 and 6,591.92 is: 9,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.30 : 10,496.59 = 6,591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.30/10,496.59 = 6,591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.30x = 10,496.59 × 6,591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.30x = 69,192,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,192,612.59/6,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.31

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