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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.33, 9,648.72 and 4,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.33, 9,648.72 and 4,007.48 is: 5,529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.33 : 9,648.72 = 4,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.33/9,648.72 = 4,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.33x = 9,648.72 × 4,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.33x = 38,667,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667,004.18/6,992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.92

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