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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.01, 9,655.89 and 3,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.01, 9,655.89 and 3,853.13 is: 5,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.01 : 9,655.89 = 3,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.01/9,655.89 = 3,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.01x = 9,655.89 × 3,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.01x = 37,205,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,399.44/6,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.33

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