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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.22, 9,654.91 and 3,809.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.22, 9,654.91 and 3,809.61 is: 5,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.22 : 9,654.91 = 3,809.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.22/9,654.91 = 3,809.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.22x = 9,654.91 × 3,809.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.22x = 36,781,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781,441.69/6,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.33

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