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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.07, 10,442.91 and 6,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.07, 10,442.91 and 6,165.72 is: 9,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.07 : 10,442.91 = 6,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.07/10,442.91 = 6,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.07x = 10,442.91 × 6,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.07x = 64,388,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388,022.24/6,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.46

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