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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.60, 10,511.40 and 6,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.60, 10,511.40 and 6,604.40 is: 9,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.60 : 10,511.40 = 6,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.60/10,511.40 = 6,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.60x = 10,511.40 × 6,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.60x = 69,421,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,421,490.16/7,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.60

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