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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.80, 9,652.84 and 4,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.80, 9,652.84 and 4,011.04 is: 5,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.80 : 9,652.84 = 4,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.80/9,652.84 = 4,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.80x = 9,652.84 × 4,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.80x = 38,717,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717,927.35/6,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.66

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