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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.03, 9,648.72 and 4,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.03, 9,648.72 and 4,005.78 is: 5,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.03 : 9,648.72 = 4,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.03/9,648.72 = 4,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.03x = 9,648.72 × 4,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.03x = 38,650,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650,649.60/6,992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.82

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