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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.46, 11,006.50 and 6,646.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.46, 11,006.50 and 6,646.94 is: 9,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.46 : 11,006.50 = 6,646.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.46/11,006.50 = 6,646.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.46x = 11,006.50 × 6,646.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.46x = 73,159,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,159,545.11/7,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.08

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