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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.25, 9,653.99 and 4,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.25, 9,653.99 and 4,012.29 is: 5,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.25 : 9,653.99 = 4,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.25/9,653.99 = 4,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.25x = 9,653.99 × 4,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.25x = 38,734,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734,587.48/6,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.27

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