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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.52, 9,654.03 and 3,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.52, 9,654.03 and 3,851.82 is: 5,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.52 : 9,654.03 = 3,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.52/9,654.03 = 3,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.52x = 9,654.03 × 3,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.52x = 37,185,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,185,585.83/6,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.63

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