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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.57, 9,655.25 and 3,852.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.57, 9,655.25 and 3,852.76 is: 5,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.57 : 9,655.25 = 3,852.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.57/9,655.25 = 3,852.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.57x = 9,655.25 × 3,852.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.57x = 37,199,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199,360.99/6,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.80

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