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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.67, 9,654.03 and 3,808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.67, 9,654.03 and 3,808.95 is: 5,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.67 : 9,654.03 = 3,808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.67/9,654.03 = 3,808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.67x = 9,654.03 × 3,808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.67x = 36,771,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,717.57/6,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.35

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