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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.17, 9,654.95 and 4,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.17, 9,654.95 and 4,348.17 is: 5,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.17 : 9,654.95 = 4,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.17/9,654.95 = 4,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.17x = 9,654.95 × 4,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.17x = 41,981,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981,342.20/6,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.76

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