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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.58, 9,653.82 and 3,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.58, 9,653.82 and 3,851.70 is: 5,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.58 : 9,653.82 = 3,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.58/9,653.82 = 3,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.58x = 9,653.82 × 3,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.58x = 37,183,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183,618.49/6,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.30

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