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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.64, 9,651.30 and 4,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.64, 9,651.30 and 4,010.40 is: 5,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.64 : 9,651.30 = 4,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.64/9,651.30 = 4,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.64x = 9,651.30 × 4,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.64x = 38,705,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705,573.52/6,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.81

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