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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.61, 10,496.93 and 4,362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.61, 10,496.93 and 4,362.43 is: 6,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.61 : 10,496.93 = 4,362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.61/10,496.93 = 4,362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.61x = 10,496.93 × 4,362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.61x = 45,792,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,792,100.53/6,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.84

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