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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.72, 10,514.60 and 6,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.72, 10,514.60 and 6,582.04 is: 9,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.72 : 10,514.60 = 6,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.72/10,514.60 = 6,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.72x = 10,514.60 × 6,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.72x = 69,207,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,207,517.78/7,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.08

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