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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.43, 9,662.90 and 5,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.43, 9,662.90 and 5,223.96 is: 7,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.43 : 9,662.90 = 5,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.43/9,662.90 = 5,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.43x = 9,662.90 × 5,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.43x = 50,478,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478,576.96/6,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.94

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