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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.74, 10,630.87 and 6,681.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.74, 10,630.87 and 6,681.21 is: 9,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.74 : 10,630.87 = 6,681.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.74/10,630.87 = 6,681.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.74x = 10,630.87 × 6,681.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.74x = 71,027,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,074.95/7,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.88

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