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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.88, 9,654.38 and 3,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.88, 9,654.38 and 3,852.14 is: 5,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.88 : 9,654.38 = 3,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.88/9,654.38 = 3,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.88x = 9,654.38 × 3,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.88x = 37,190,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,023.37/6,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.99

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