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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.39, 9,779.66 and 6,185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.39, 9,779.66 and 6,185.65 is: 8,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.39 : 9,779.66 = 6,185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.39/9,779.66 = 6,185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.39x = 9,779.66 × 6,185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.39x = 60,493,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493,553.88/7,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.69

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