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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.16, 10,599.66 and 6,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.16, 10,599.66 and 6,368.88 is: 9,595.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.16 : 10,599.66 = 6,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.16/10,599.66 = 6,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.16x = 10,599.66 × 6,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.16x = 67,507,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,507,962.58/7,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.80

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