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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.98, 10,479.48 and 6,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.98, 10,479.48 and 6,232.42 is: 9,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.98 : 10,479.48 = 6,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.98/10,479.48 = 6,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.98x = 10,479.48 × 6,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.98x = 65,312,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,312,520.74/7,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.07

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