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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.79, 10,511.69 and 6,580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.79, 10,511.69 and 6,580.11 is: 9,870.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.79 : 10,511.69 = 6,580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.79/10,511.69 = 6,580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.79x = 10,511.69 × 6,580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.79x = 69,168,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168,043.59/7,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.17

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