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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.11, 9,647.46 and 4,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.11, 9,647.46 and 4,004.82 is: 5,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.11 : 9,647.46 = 4,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.11/9,647.46 = 4,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.11x = 9,647.46 × 4,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.11x = 38,636,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,340.76/6,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.50

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