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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.29, 9,637.97 and 3,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.29, 9,637.97 and 3,999.44 is: 5,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.29 : 9,637.97 = 3,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.29/9,637.97 = 3,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.29x = 9,637.97 × 3,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.29x = 38,546,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,414.55/6,984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.02

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