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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.32, 10,491.44 and 3,705.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.32, 10,491.44 and 3,705.53 is: 5,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.32 : 10,491.44 = 3,705.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.32/10,491.44 = 3,705.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.32x = 10,491.44 × 3,705.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.32x = 38,876,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876,274.68/6,993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.06

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