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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.44, 9,669.58 and 6,509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.44, 9,669.58 and 6,509.16 is: 8,979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.44 : 9,669.58 = 6,509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.44/9,669.58 = 6,509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.44x = 9,669.58 × 6,509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.44x = 62,940,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940,827.08/7,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.44

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