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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.41, 9,655.62 and 4,343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.41, 9,655.62 and 4,343.85 is: 5,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.41 : 9,655.62 = 4,343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.41/9,655.62 = 4,343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.41x = 9,655.62 × 4,343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.41x = 41,942,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,564.94/6,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.01

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