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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.08, 9,651.06 and 4,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.08, 9,651.06 and 4,009.28 is: 5,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.08 : 9,651.06 = 4,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.08/9,651.06 = 4,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.08x = 9,651.06 × 4,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.08x = 38,693,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,801.84/6,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.16

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