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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.56, 9,652.84 and 3,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.56, 9,652.84 and 3,970.20 is: 5,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.56 : 9,652.84 = 3,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.56/9,652.84 = 3,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.56x = 9,652.84 × 3,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.56x = 38,323,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323,705.37/6,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.29

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