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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.56, 9,655.04 and 3,852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.56, 9,655.04 and 3,852.68 is: 5,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.56 : 9,655.04 = 3,852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.56/9,655.04 = 3,852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.56x = 9,655.04 × 3,852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.56x = 37,197,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,779.51/6,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.58

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