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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.87, 10,476.59 and 5,233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.87, 10,476.59 and 5,233.47 is: 7,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.87 : 10,476.59 = 5,233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.87/10,476.59 = 5,233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.87x = 10,476.59 × 5,233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.87x = 54,828,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,893.30/6,998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.97

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