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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.21, 10,512.32 and 6,580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.21, 10,512.32 and 6,580.53 is: 9,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.21 : 10,512.32 = 6,580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.21/10,512.32 = 6,580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.21x = 10,512.32 × 6,580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.21x = 69,176,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,176,604.23/7,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.80

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