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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.90, 9,654.03 and 5,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.90, 9,654.03 and 5,235.72 is: 7,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.90 : 9,654.03 = 5,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.90/9,654.03 = 5,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.90x = 9,654.03 × 5,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.90x = 50,545,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,545,797.95/6,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.93

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