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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.14, 9,654.65 and 3,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.14, 9,654.65 and 3,852.33 is: 5,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.14 : 9,654.65 = 3,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.14/9,654.65 = 3,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.14x = 9,654.65 × 3,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.14x = 37,192,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192,907.47/6,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.20

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