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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.28, 9,654.86 and 3,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.28, 9,654.86 and 3,852.48 is: 5,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.28 : 9,654.86 = 3,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.28/9,654.86 = 3,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.28x = 9,654.86 × 3,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.28x = 37,195,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195,155.05/6,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.42

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