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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.20, 9,644.40 and 5,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.20, 9,644.40 and 5,954.40 is: 8,214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.20 : 9,644.40 = 5,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.20/9,644.40 = 5,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.20x = 9,644.40 × 5,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.20x = 57,426,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,426,615.36/6,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.13

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