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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.67, 10,501.20 and 3,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.67, 10,501.20 and 3,707.88 is: 5,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.67 : 10,501.20 = 3,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.67/10,501.20 = 3,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.67x = 10,501.20 × 3,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.67x = 38,937,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,189.46/6,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.90

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