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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.20, 10,473.12 and 3,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.20, 10,473.12 and 3,708 is: 5,554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.20 : 10,473.12 = 3,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.20/10,473.12 = 3,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.20x = 10,473.12 × 3,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.20x = 38,834,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,834,328.96/6,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.74

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