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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.92, 9,648.72 and 4,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.92, 9,648.72 and 4,007.68 is: 5,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.92 : 9,648.72 = 4,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.92/9,648.72 = 4,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.92x = 9,648.72 × 4,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.92x = 38,668,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668,958.05/6,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.52

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