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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.54, 9,655.22 and 4,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.54, 9,655.22 and 4,873.51 is: 6,723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.54 : 9,655.22 = 4,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.54/9,655.22 = 4,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.54x = 9,655.22 × 4,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.54x = 47,054,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,738.58/6,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.51

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