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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.06, 9,654.28 and 4,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.06, 9,654.28 and 4,009.82 is: 5,533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.06 : 9,654.28 = 4,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.06/9,654.28 = 4,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.06x = 9,654.28 × 4,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.06x = 38,711,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,711,925.03/6,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.39

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