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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.78, 9,647.49 and 4,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.78, 9,647.49 and 4,007.19 is: 5,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.78 : 9,647.49 = 4,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.78/9,647.49 = 4,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.78x = 9,647.49 × 4,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.78x = 38,659,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,659,325.45/6,990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.04

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