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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.03, 9,656.52 and 4,308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.03, 9,656.52 and 4,308.85 is: 5,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.03 : 9,656.52 = 4,308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.03/9,656.52 = 4,308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.03x = 9,656.52 × 4,308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.03x = 41,608,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,608,437.80/6,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.58

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