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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,604.03, 10,498.50 and 6,805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,604.03, 10,498.50 and 6,805.97 is: 9,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,604.03 : 10,498.50 = 6,805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,604.03/10,498.50 = 6,805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,604.03x = 10,498.50 × 6,805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,604.03x = 71,452,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,452,476.05/7,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.66

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