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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.13, 9,654.80 and 3,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.13, 9,654.80 and 3,852.32 is: 5,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.13 : 9,654.80 = 3,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.13/9,654.80 = 3,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.13x = 9,654.80 × 3,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.13x = 37,193,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,379.14/6,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.28

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