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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.62, 9,650.31 and 4,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.62, 9,650.31 and 4,009.19 is: 5,532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.62 : 9,650.31 = 4,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.62/9,650.31 = 4,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.62x = 9,650.31 × 4,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.62x = 38,689,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689,858.05/6,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.96

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