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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.06, 9,651.52 and 4,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.06, 9,651.52 and 4,007.82 is: 5,530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.06 : 9,651.52 = 4,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.06/9,651.52 = 4,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.06x = 9,651.52 × 4,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.06x = 38,681,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681,486.59/6,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.62

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