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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.59, 9,651.41 and 4,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.59, 9,651.41 and 4,009.88 is: 5,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.59 : 9,651.41 = 4,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.59/9,651.41 = 4,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.59x = 9,651.41 × 4,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.59x = 38,700,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700,927.62/6,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.98

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