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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.79, 9,654.17 and 3,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.79, 9,654.17 and 3,851.97 is: 5,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.79 : 9,654.17 = 3,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.79/9,654.17 = 3,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.79x = 9,654.17 × 3,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.79x = 37,187,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,553.96/6,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.70

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