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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.30, 9,656.29 and 4,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.30, 9,656.29 and 4,013.54 is: 5,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.30 : 9,656.29 = 4,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.30/9,656.29 = 4,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.30x = 9,656.29 × 4,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.30x = 38,755,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,906.17/6,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.11

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