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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.01, 9,660.02 and 6,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.01, 9,660.02 and 6,974.25 is: 9,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.01 : 9,660.02 = 6,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.01/9,660.02 = 6,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.01x = 9,660.02 × 6,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.01x = 67,371,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,371,411.92/7,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.50

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