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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.58, 9,651.14 and 4,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.58, 9,651.14 and 4,010.43 is: 5,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.58 : 9,651.14 = 4,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.58/9,651.14 = 4,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.58x = 9,651.14 × 4,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.58x = 38,705,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705,221.39/6,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.18

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