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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.28, 9,653.52 and 3,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.28, 9,653.52 and 3,851.46 is: 5,315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.28 : 9,653.52 = 3,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.28/9,653.52 = 3,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.28x = 9,653.52 × 3,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.28x = 37,180,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180,126.88/6,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.03

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