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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.58, 9,652.52 and 4,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.58, 9,652.52 and 4,011.43 is: 5,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.58 : 9,652.52 = 4,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.58/9,652.52 = 4,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.58x = 9,652.52 × 4,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.58x = 38,720,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720,408.30/6,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.56

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