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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.42, 10,496.91 and 6,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.42, 10,496.91 and 6,180.02 is: 9,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.42 : 10,496.91 = 6,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.42/10,496.91 = 6,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.42x = 10,496.91 × 6,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.42x = 64,871,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,871,113.74/7,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.53

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