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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.54, 9,653.72 and 3,808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.54, 9,653.72 and 3,808.73 is: 5,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.54 : 9,653.72 = 3,808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.54/9,653.72 = 3,808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.54x = 9,653.72 × 3,808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.54x = 36,768,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,768,418.07/6,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.98

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