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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.80, 9,653.70 and 4,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.80, 9,653.70 and 4,011.40 is: 5,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.80 : 9,653.70 = 4,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.80/9,653.70 = 4,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.80x = 9,653.70 × 4,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.80x = 38,724,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724,852.18/6,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.44

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