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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.81, 10,610.96 and 6,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.81, 10,610.96 and 6,563.16 is: 9,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.81 : 10,610.96 = 6,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.81/10,610.96 = 6,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.81x = 10,610.96 × 6,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.81x = 69,641,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641,395.42/7,038.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.92

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