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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.61, 9,647.44 and 4,006.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.61, 9,647.44 and 4,006.94 is: 5,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.61 : 9,647.44 = 4,006.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.61/9,647.44 = 4,006.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.61x = 9,647.44 × 4,006.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.61x = 38,656,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,703.22/6,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.81

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