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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.96, 9,655.84 and 4,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.96, 9,655.84 and 4,012.88 is: 5,537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.96 : 9,655.84 = 4,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.96/9,655.84 = 4,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.96x = 9,655.84 × 4,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.96x = 38,747,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747,727.22/6,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.79

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