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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.02, 9,656.01 and 3,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.02, 9,656.01 and 3,853.14 is: 5,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.02 : 9,656.01 = 3,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.02/9,656.01 = 3,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.02x = 9,656.01 × 3,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.02x = 37,205,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,958.37/6,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.40

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