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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.66, 9,695.80 and 6,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.66, 9,695.80 and 6,008.18 is: 8,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.66 : 9,695.80 = 6,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.66/9,695.80 = 6,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.66x = 9,695.80 × 6,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.66x = 58,254,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254,111.64/7,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.26

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