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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.61, 9,655.26 and 3,972.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.61, 9,655.26 and 3,972.31 is: 5,481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.61 : 9,655.26 = 3,972.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.61/9,655.26 = 3,972.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.61x = 9,655.26 × 3,972.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.61x = 38,353,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353,685.85/6,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.75

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