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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.64, 9,654.57 and 3,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.64, 9,654.57 and 3,852.42 is: 5,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.64 : 9,654.57 = 3,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.64/9,654.57 = 3,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.64x = 9,654.57 × 3,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.64x = 37,193,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,458.56/6,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.66

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