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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.03, 9,541.53 and 6,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.03, 9,541.53 and 6,986.16 is: 9,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.03 : 9,541.53 = 6,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.03/9,541.53 = 6,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.03x = 9,541.53 × 6,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.03x = 66,658,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,655.22/7,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.75

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