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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.68, 9,653.82 and 3,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.68, 9,653.82 and 3,851.84 is: 5,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.68 : 9,653.82 = 3,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.68/9,653.82 = 3,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.68x = 9,653.82 × 3,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.68x = 37,184,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184,970.03/6,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.42

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