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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.68, 10,507.66 and 6,599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.68, 10,507.66 and 6,599.30 is: 9,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.68 : 10,507.66 = 6,599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.68/10,507.66 = 6,599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.68x = 10,507.66 × 6,599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.68x = 69,343,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,343,200.64/7,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.38

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