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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.19, 9,655.83 and 4,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.19, 9,655.83 and 4,010.96 is: 5,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.19 : 9,655.83 = 4,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.19/9,655.83 = 4,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.19x = 9,655.83 × 4,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.19x = 38,729,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729,172.04/6,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.96

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