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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.44, 9,653.36 and 3,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.44, 9,653.36 and 3,851.56 is: 5,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.44 : 9,653.36 = 3,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.44/9,653.36 = 3,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.44x = 9,653.36 × 3,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.44x = 37,180,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180,495.24/6,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.96

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