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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.90, 9,651.83 and 4,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.90, 9,651.83 and 4,009.86 is: 5,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.90 : 9,651.83 = 4,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.90/9,651.83 = 4,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.90x = 9,651.83 × 4,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.90x = 38,702,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702,466.99/6,993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.75

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