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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.52, 9,631.93 and 6,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.52, 9,631.93 and 6,950.92 is: 9,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.52 : 9,631.93 = 6,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.52/9,631.93 = 6,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.52x = 9,631.93 × 6,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.52x = 66,950,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,774.88/7,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.88

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