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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.79, 9,655.44 and 3,810.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.79, 9,655.44 and 3,810.13 is: 5,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.79 : 9,655.44 = 3,810.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.79/9,655.44 = 3,810.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.79x = 9,655.44 × 3,810.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.79x = 36,788,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788,431.75/6,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.90

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