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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.37, 10,469.76 and 3,695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.37, 10,469.76 and 3,695.29 is: 5,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.37 : 10,469.76 = 3,695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.37/10,469.76 = 3,695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.37x = 10,469.76 × 3,695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.37x = 38,688,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,799.43/6,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.59

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