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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.42, 10,471.65 and 3,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.42, 10,471.65 and 3,695.74 is: 5,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.42 : 10,471.65 = 3,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.42/10,471.65 = 3,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.42x = 10,471.65 × 3,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.42x = 38,700,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700,495.77/6,985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.18

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