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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.26, 10,483.44 and 3,708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.26, 10,483.44 and 3,708.47 is: 5,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.26 : 10,483.44 = 3,708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.26/10,483.44 = 3,708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.26x = 10,483.44 × 3,708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.26x = 38,877,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,877,470.32/6,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.90

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