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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.45, 9,653.66 and 3,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.45, 9,653.66 and 3,851.64 is: 5,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.45 : 9,653.66 = 3,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.45/9,653.66 = 3,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.45x = 9,653.66 × 3,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.45x = 37,182,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182,423.00/6,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.23

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