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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.98, 9,655.39 and 3,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.98, 9,655.39 and 3,853.17 is: 5,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.98 : 9,655.39 = 3,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.98/9,655.39 = 3,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.98x = 9,655.39 × 3,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.98x = 37,203,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203,859.09/6,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.13

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