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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.42, 9,660.06 and 6,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.42, 9,660.06 and 6,300.06 is: 8,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.42 : 9,660.06 = 6,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.42/9,660.06 = 6,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.42x = 9,660.06 × 6,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.42x = 60,858,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,858,957.60/7,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.41

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