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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996, 9,651.42 and 4,304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996, 9,651.42 and 4,304.82 is: 5,938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996 : 9,651.42 = 4,304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996/9,651.42 = 4,304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996x = 9,651.42 × 4,304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996x = 41,547,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547,625.84/6,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.77

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