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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.50, 9,659.35 and 4,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.50, 9,659.35 and 4,016.39 is: 5,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.50 : 9,659.35 = 4,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.50/9,659.35 = 4,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.50x = 9,659.35 × 4,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.50x = 38,795,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,673.47/6,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.43

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