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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.88, 10,481.60 and 6,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.88, 10,481.60 and 6,391.10 is: 9,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.88 : 10,481.60 = 6,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.88/10,481.60 = 6,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.88x = 10,481.60 × 6,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.88x = 66,988,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988,869.40/7,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.45

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