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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.93, 9,651.62 and 4,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.93, 9,651.62 and 4,010.78 is: 5,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.93 : 9,651.62 = 4,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.93/9,651.62 = 4,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.93x = 9,651.62 × 4,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.93x = 38,710,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710,558.62/6,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.67

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