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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.24, 9,635.76 and 3,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.24, 9,635.76 and 3,998.08 is: 5,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.24 : 9,635.76 = 3,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.24/9,635.76 = 3,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.24x = 9,635.76 × 3,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.24x = 38,524,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524,539.34/6,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.50

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