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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.35, 11,472.35 and 6,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.35, 11,472.35 and 6,998.73 is: 10,493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.35 : 11,472.35 = 6,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.35/11,472.35 = 6,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.35x = 11,472.35 × 6,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.35x = 80,291,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291,880.12/7,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.82

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