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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.54, 10,501.86 and 6,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.54, 10,501.86 and 6,246.82 is: 9,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.54 : 10,501.86 = 6,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.54/10,501.86 = 6,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.54x = 10,501.86 × 6,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.54x = 65,603,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,603,229.09/7,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.13

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