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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.98, 10,483.98 and 6,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.98, 10,483.98 and 6,235.42 is: 9,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.98 : 10,483.98 = 6,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.98/10,483.98 = 6,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.98x = 10,483.98 × 6,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.98x = 65,372,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,372,018.57/7,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.56

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