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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.96, 9,655.80 and 3,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.96, 9,655.80 and 3,853.16 is: 5,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.96 : 9,655.80 = 3,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.96/9,655.80 = 3,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.96x = 9,655.80 × 3,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.96x = 37,205,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,342.33/6,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.36

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