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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.70, 9,651.01 and 4,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.70, 9,651.01 and 4,009.35 is: 5,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.70 : 9,651.01 = 4,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.70/9,651.01 = 4,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.70x = 9,651.01 × 4,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.70x = 38,694,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,276.94/6,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.73

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