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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.55, 10,531.65 and 6,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.55, 10,531.65 and 6,399.03 is: 9,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.55 : 10,531.65 = 6,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.55/10,531.65 = 6,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.55x = 10,531.65 × 6,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.55x = 67,392,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,392,344.30/7,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.03

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