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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.82, 9,652.84 and 3,851.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.82, 9,652.84 and 3,851.01 is: 5,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.82 : 9,652.84 = 3,851.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.82/9,652.84 = 3,851.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.82x = 9,652.84 × 3,851.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.82x = 37,173,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,173.74/6,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.38

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