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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.59, 9,650.09 and 4,340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.59, 9,650.09 and 4,340.86 is: 5,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.59 : 9,650.09 = 4,340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.59/9,650.09 = 4,340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.59x = 9,650.09 × 4,340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.59x = 41,889,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889,689.68/6,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.58

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