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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.54, 9,652.88 and 4,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.54, 9,652.88 and 4,754.54 is: 6,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.54 : 9,652.88 = 4,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.54/9,652.88 = 4,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.54x = 9,652.88 × 4,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.54x = 45,895,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895,004.08/6,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.67

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