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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.47, 9,655.11 and 3,852.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.47, 9,655.11 and 3,852.63 is: 5,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.47 : 9,655.11 = 3,852.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.47/9,655.11 = 3,852.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.47x = 9,655.11 × 3,852.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.47x = 37,197,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,566.44/6,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.62

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