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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.19, 9,648.72 and 4,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.19, 9,648.72 and 4,007.52 is: 5,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.19 : 9,648.72 = 4,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.19/9,648.72 = 4,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.19x = 9,648.72 × 4,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.19x = 38,667,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667,438.37/6,992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.09

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