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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.09, 10,153.49 and 6,989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.09, 10,153.49 and 6,989.73 is: 9,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.09 : 10,153.49 = 6,989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.09/10,153.49 = 6,989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.09x = 10,153.49 × 6,989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.09x = 70,970,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,970,118.71/7,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.87

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