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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.62, 10,467.51 and 6,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.62, 10,467.51 and 6,349.18 is: 9,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.62 : 10,467.51 = 6,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.62/10,467.51 = 6,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.62x = 10,467.51 × 6,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.62x = 66,460,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,460,074.79/7,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.62

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