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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.09, 9,646.61 and 5,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.09, 9,646.61 and 5,224.71 is: 7,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.09 : 9,646.61 = 5,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.09/9,646.61 = 5,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.09x = 9,646.61 × 5,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.09x = 50,400,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,400,713.61/6,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.13

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