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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.83, 9,653.55 and 4,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.83, 9,653.55 and 4,010.98 is: 5,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.83 : 9,653.55 = 4,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.83/9,653.55 = 4,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.83x = 9,653.55 × 4,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.83x = 38,720,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720,195.98/6,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.75

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