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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.69, 11,004.68 and 6,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.69, 11,004.68 and 6,566.27 is: 9,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.69 : 11,004.68 = 6,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.69/11,004.68 = 6,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.69x = 11,004.68 × 6,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.69x = 72,259,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,259,667.31/7,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.95

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