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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.71, 9,652.55 and 3,807.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.71, 9,652.55 and 3,807.95 is: 5,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.71 : 9,652.55 = 3,807.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.71/9,652.55 = 3,807.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.71x = 9,652.55 × 3,807.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.71x = 36,756,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,360.47/6,994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.88

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