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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.84, 9,655.64 and 3,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.84, 9,655.64 and 3,853.03 is: 5,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.84 : 9,655.64 = 3,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.84/9,655.64 = 3,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.84x = 9,655.64 × 3,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.84x = 37,203,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203,470.59/6,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.18

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