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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.16, 9,710.32 and 6,685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.16, 9,710.32 and 6,685.48 is: 9,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.16 : 9,710.32 = 6,685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.16/9,710.32 = 6,685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.16x = 9,710.32 × 6,685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.16x = 64,918,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,918,150.15/7,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.18

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