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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.26, 9,660.39 and 4,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.26, 9,660.39 and 4,017.14 is: 5,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.26 : 9,660.39 = 4,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.26/9,660.39 = 4,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.26x = 9,660.39 × 4,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.26x = 38,807,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,807,090.78/6,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.46

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