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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.13, 9,644.60 and 4,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.13, 9,644.60 and 4,005.09 is: 5,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.13 : 9,644.60 = 4,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.13/9,644.60 = 4,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.13x = 9,644.60 × 4,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.13x = 38,627,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,501.03/6,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.80

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