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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.03, 9,652.78 and 3,850.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.03, 9,652.78 and 3,850.61 is: 5,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.03 : 9,652.78 = 3,850.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.03/9,652.78 = 3,850.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.03x = 9,652.78 × 3,850.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.03x = 37,169,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169,091.20/6,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.64

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