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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.68, 10,650.96 and 6,685.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.68, 10,650.96 and 6,685.11 is: 10,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.68 : 10,650.96 = 6,685.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.68/10,650.96 = 6,685.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.68x = 10,650.96 × 6,685.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.68x = 71,202,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,839.21/7,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.00

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