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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.59, 9,652.78 and 4,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.59, 9,652.78 and 4,010.88 is: 5,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.59 : 9,652.78 = 4,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.59/9,652.78 = 4,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.59x = 9,652.78 × 4,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.59x = 38,716,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,142.25/6,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.36

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