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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.42, 9,653.90 and 4,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.42, 9,653.90 and 4,347.41 is: 5,998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.42 : 9,653.90 = 4,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.42/9,653.90 = 4,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.42x = 9,653.90 × 4,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.42x = 41,969,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969,496.40/6,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.71

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