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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,684.91, 10,608.16 and 6,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,684.91, 10,608.16 and 6,006.87 is: 8,291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,684.91 : 10,608.16 = 6,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,684.91/10,608.16 = 6,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,684.91x = 10,608.16 × 6,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,684.91x = 63,721,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,721,838.06/7,684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.81

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