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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.67, 10,977.68 and 6,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.67, 10,977.68 and 6,695.35 is: 9,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.67 : 10,977.68 = 6,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.67/10,977.68 = 6,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.67x = 10,977.68 × 6,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.67x = 73,499,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,499,409.79/7,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.78

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