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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.60, 10,446.69 and 6,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.60, 10,446.69 and 6,168.25 is: 9,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.60 : 10,446.69 = 6,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.60/10,446.69 = 6,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.60x = 10,446.69 × 6,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.60x = 64,437,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437,795.59/6,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.25

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