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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.18, 10,997.64 and 6,606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.18, 10,997.64 and 6,606.63 is: 9,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.18 : 10,997.64 = 6,606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.18/10,997.64 = 6,606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.18x = 10,997.64 × 6,606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.18x = 72,657,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,657,338.35/7,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.18

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