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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.34, 9,654.96 and 3,852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.34, 9,654.96 and 3,852.54 is: 5,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.34 : 9,654.96 = 3,852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.34/9,654.96 = 3,852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.34x = 9,654.96 × 3,852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.34x = 37,196,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,119.60/6,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.51

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