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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.95, 10,508.47 and 6,461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.95, 10,508.47 and 6,461.66 is: 9,696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.95 : 10,508.47 = 6,461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.95/10,508.47 = 6,461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.95x = 10,508.47 × 6,461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.95x = 67,902,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902,170.38/7,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.23

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