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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.04, 9,655.80 and 3,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.04, 9,655.80 and 3,853.52 is: 5,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.04 : 9,655.80 = 3,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.04/9,655.80 = 3,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.04x = 9,655.80 × 3,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.04x = 37,208,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,818.42/6,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.79

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