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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.34, 9,653.58 and 3,851.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.34, 9,653.58 and 3,851.54 is: 5,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.34 : 9,653.58 = 3,851.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.34/9,653.58 = 3,851.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.34x = 9,653.58 × 3,851.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.34x = 37,181,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181,101.25/6,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.12

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