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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.66, 9,694.42 and 6,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.66, 9,694.42 and 6,253.34 is: 8,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.66 : 9,694.42 = 6,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.66/9,694.42 = 6,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.66x = 9,694.42 × 6,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.66x = 60,622,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622,440.26/7,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.34

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