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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.27, 9,651.60 and 4,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.27, 9,651.60 and 4,009.41 is: 5,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.27 : 9,651.60 = 4,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.27/9,651.60 = 4,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.27x = 9,651.60 × 4,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.27x = 38,697,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697,221.56/6,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.49

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