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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.27, 9,655.86 and 4,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.27, 9,655.86 and 4,012.96 is: 5,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.27 : 9,655.86 = 4,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.27/9,655.86 = 4,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.27x = 9,655.86 × 4,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.27x = 38,748,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748,579.95/6,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.67

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