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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.96, 9,655.44 and 4,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.96, 9,655.44 and 4,014.20 is: 5,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.96 : 9,655.44 = 4,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.96/9,655.44 = 4,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.96x = 9,655.44 × 4,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.96x = 38,758,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758,867.25/6,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.80

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