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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.85, 9,654.95 and 4,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.85, 9,654.95 and 4,012.27 is: 5,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.85 : 9,654.95 = 4,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.85/9,654.95 = 4,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.85x = 9,654.95 × 4,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.85x = 38,738,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738,252.13/6,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.53

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