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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.28, 10,597.77 and 6,456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.28, 10,597.77 and 6,456.06 is: 9,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.28 : 10,597.77 = 6,456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.28/10,597.77 = 6,456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.28x = 10,597.77 × 6,456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.28x = 68,419,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,419,838.99/7,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.00

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