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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.63, 9,660.90 and 4,017.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.63, 9,660.90 and 4,017.51 is: 5,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.63 : 9,660.90 = 4,017.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.63/9,660.90 = 4,017.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.63x = 9,660.90 × 4,017.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.63x = 38,812,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812,777.42/6,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.98

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