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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.54, 10,481.40 and 3,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.54, 10,481.40 and 3,708.18 is: 5,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.54 : 10,481.40 = 3,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.54/10,481.40 = 3,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.54x = 10,481.40 × 3,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.54x = 38,866,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,917.85/6,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.55

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