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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.67, 10,851.21 and 6,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.67, 10,851.21 and 6,676.59 is: 10,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.67 : 10,851.21 = 6,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.67/10,851.21 = 6,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.67x = 10,851.21 × 6,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.67x = 72,449,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,449,080.17/7,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.74

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