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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.67, 9,237.56 and 4,006.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.67, 9,237.56 and 4,006.95 is: 5,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.67 : 9,237.56 = 4,006.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.67/9,237.56 = 4,006.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.67x = 9,237.56 × 4,006.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.67x = 37,014,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014,421.01/6,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.11

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