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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.24, 10,450.91 and 6,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.24, 10,450.91 and 6,337.72 is: 9,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.24 : 10,450.91 = 6,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.24/10,450.91 = 6,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.24x = 10,450.91 × 6,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.24x = 66,234,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234,941.33/6,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.87

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