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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.67, 9,659.82 and 4,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.67, 9,659.82 and 4,166.29 is: 5,749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.67 : 9,659.82 = 4,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.67/9,659.82 = 4,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.67x = 9,659.82 × 4,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.67x = 40,245,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,245,611.47/6,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.64

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