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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.24, 9,655.49 and 5,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.24, 9,655.49 and 5,224.77 is: 7,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.24 : 9,655.49 = 5,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.24/9,655.49 = 5,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.24x = 9,655.49 × 5,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.24x = 50,447,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447,688.36/6,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.69

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