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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.73, 10,488.66 and 6,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.73, 10,488.66 and 6,387.97 is: 9,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.73 : 10,488.66 = 6,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.73/10,488.66 = 6,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.73x = 10,488.66 × 6,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.73x = 67,001,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001,245.42/6,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.08

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