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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.52, 9,650.06 and 4,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.52, 9,650.06 and 4,009.48 is: 5,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.52 : 9,650.06 = 4,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.52/9,650.06 = 4,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.52x = 9,650.06 × 4,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.52x = 38,691,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,691,722.57/6,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.51

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