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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.54, 9,654.20 and 4,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.54, 9,654.20 and 4,012.50 is: 5,536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.54 : 9,654.20 = 4,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.54/9,654.20 = 4,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.54x = 9,654.20 × 4,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.54x = 38,737,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,477.50/6,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.66

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