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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.63, 9,653.91 and 3,851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.63, 9,653.91 and 3,851.75 is: 5,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.63 : 9,653.91 = 3,851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.63/9,653.91 = 3,851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.63x = 9,653.91 × 3,851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.63x = 37,184,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184,447.84/6,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.38

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