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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.82, 9,654.22 and 3,852.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.82, 9,654.22 and 3,852.01 is: 5,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.82 : 9,654.22 = 3,852.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.82/9,654.22 = 3,852.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.82x = 9,654.22 × 3,852.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.82x = 37,188,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188,151.98/6,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.77

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