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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.32, 9,647.80 and 4,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.32, 9,647.80 and 4,729.95 is: 6,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.32 : 9,647.80 = 4,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.32/9,647.80 = 4,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.32x = 9,647.80 × 4,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.32x = 45,633,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633,611.61/6,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.72

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