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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.52, 9,695.39 and 6,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.52, 9,695.39 and 6,864.28 is: 9,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.52 : 9,695.39 = 6,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.52/9,695.39 = 6,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.52x = 9,695.39 × 6,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.52x = 66,551,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,871.67/6,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.50

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