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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.48, 9,655.20 and 3,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.48, 9,655.20 and 3,852.80 is: 5,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.48 : 9,655.20 = 3,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.48/9,655.20 = 3,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.48x = 9,655.20 × 3,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.48x = 37,199,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199,554.56/6,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.90

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