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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.05, 9,710.18 and 6,685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.05, 9,710.18 and 6,685.45 is: 9,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.05 : 9,710.18 = 6,685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.05/9,710.18 = 6,685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.05x = 9,710.18 × 6,685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.05x = 64,916,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,889.45/7,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.15

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