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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.98, 9,666.54 and 6,619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.98, 9,666.54 and 6,619.32 is: 9,123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.98 : 9,666.54 = 6,619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.98/9,666.54 = 6,619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.98x = 9,666.54 × 6,619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.98x = 63,985,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,985,921.55/7,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.93

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