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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.27, 9,651.72 and 4,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.27, 9,651.72 and 4,009.96 is: 5,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.27 : 9,651.72 = 4,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.27/9,651.72 = 4,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.27x = 9,651.72 × 4,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.27x = 38,703,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703,011.13/6,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.53

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