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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.55, 9,655.46 and 3,809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.55, 9,655.46 and 3,809.97 is: 5,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.55 : 9,655.46 = 3,809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.55/9,655.46 = 3,809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.55x = 9,655.46 × 3,809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.55x = 36,787,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,787,063.64/6,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.89

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