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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.65, 10,499.48 and 6,571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.65, 10,499.48 and 6,571.97 is: 9,857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.65 : 10,499.48 = 6,571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.65/10,499.48 = 6,571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.65x = 10,499.48 × 6,571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.65x = 69,002,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,002,267.58/6,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.96

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