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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.24, 10,439.55 and 6,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.24, 10,439.55 and 6,260.76 is: 9,342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.24 : 10,439.55 = 6,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.24/10,439.55 = 6,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.24x = 10,439.55 × 6,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.24x = 65,359,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,359,517.06/6,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.09

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