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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.57, 9,652.91 and 3,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.57, 9,652.91 and 3,851.82 is: 5,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.57 : 9,652.91 = 3,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.57/9,652.91 = 3,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.57x = 9,652.91 × 3,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.57x = 37,181,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181,252.54/6,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.97

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