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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.89, 9,650.77 and 3,969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.89, 9,650.77 and 3,969.51 is: 5,476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.89 : 9,650.77 = 3,969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.89/9,650.77 = 3,969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.89x = 9,650.77 × 3,969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.89x = 38,308,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308,828.02/6,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.69

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