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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.36, 9,656.18 and 4,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.36, 9,656.18 and 4,014.96 is: 5,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.36 : 9,656.18 = 4,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.36/9,656.18 = 4,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.36x = 9,656.18 × 4,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.36x = 38,769,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,176.45/6,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.54

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