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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.16, 9,656.64 and 4,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.16, 9,656.64 and 4,013.52 is: 5,538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.16 : 9,656.64 = 4,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.16/9,656.64 = 4,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.16x = 9,656.64 × 4,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.16x = 38,757,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,117.77/6,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.19

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