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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.59, 9,657.48 and 4,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.59, 9,657.48 and 4,446.15 is: 6,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.59 : 9,657.48 = 4,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.59/9,657.48 = 4,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.59x = 9,657.48 × 4,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.59x = 42,938,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,938,604.70/6,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.32

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