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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.73, 9,657.78 and 4,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.73, 9,657.78 and 4,012.98 is: 5,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.73 : 9,657.78 = 4,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.73/9,657.78 = 4,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.73x = 9,657.78 × 4,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.73x = 38,756,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,477.98/6,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.44

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