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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.03, 9,650.10 and 4,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.03, 9,650.10 and 4,006.78 is: 5,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.03 : 9,650.10 = 4,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.03/9,650.10 = 4,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.03x = 9,650.10 × 4,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.03x = 38,665,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665,827.68/6,993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.20

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