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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.76, 9,656.64 and 4,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.76, 9,656.64 and 4,167 is: 5,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.76 : 9,656.64 = 4,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.76/9,656.64 = 4,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.76x = 9,656.64 × 4,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.76x = 40,239,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239,218.88/6,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.48

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