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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.37, 10,441.23 and 6,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.37, 10,441.23 and 6,261.89 is: 9,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.37 : 10,441.23 = 6,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.37/10,441.23 = 6,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.37x = 10,441.23 × 6,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.37x = 65,381,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,381,781.52/6,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.77

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