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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.41, 10,475.79 and 5,232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.41, 10,475.79 and 5,232.97 is: 7,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.41 : 10,475.79 = 5,232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.41/10,475.79 = 5,232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.41x = 10,475.79 × 5,232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.41x = 54,819,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,819,494.80/6,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.14

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