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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.97, 9,689.52 and 6,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.97, 9,689.52 and 6,523.66 is: 8,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.97 : 9,689.52 = 6,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.97/9,689.52 = 6,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.97x = 9,689.52 × 6,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.97x = 63,211,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,211,134.04/7,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.35

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