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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.54, 9,651.15 and 4,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.54, 9,651.15 and 4,009.23 is: 5,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.54 : 9,651.15 = 4,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.54/9,651.15 = 4,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.54x = 9,651.15 × 4,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.54x = 38,693,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,680.11/6,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.77

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