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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.83, 9,650.79 and 4,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.83, 9,650.79 and 4,008.98 is: 5,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.83 : 9,650.79 = 4,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.83/9,650.79 = 4,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.83x = 9,650.79 × 4,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.83x = 38,689,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689,775.84/6,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.99

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