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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.86, 9,653.85 and 6,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.86, 9,653.85 and 6,404.34 is: 8,838.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.86 : 9,653.85 = 6,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.86/9,653.85 = 6,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.86x = 9,653.85 × 6,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.86x = 61,826,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826,537.71/6,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.85

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