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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.71, 9,685.98 and 6,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.71, 9,685.98 and 6,308.28 is: 8,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.71 : 9,685.98 = 6,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.71/9,685.98 = 6,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.71x = 9,685.98 × 6,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.71x = 61,101,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101,873.91/7,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.82

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