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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.57, 9,653.88 and 3,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.57, 9,653.88 and 3,851.96 is: 5,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.57 : 9,653.88 = 3,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.57/9,653.88 = 3,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.57x = 9,653.88 × 3,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.57x = 37,186,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,359.60/6,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.70

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