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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.77, 9,650.40 and 4,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.77, 9,650.40 and 4,009.73 is: 5,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.77 : 9,650.40 = 4,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.77/9,650.40 = 4,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.77x = 9,650.40 × 4,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.77x = 38,695,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695,450.14/6,993.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.85

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