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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.07, 9,655.94 and 3,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.07, 9,655.94 and 3,853.26 is: 5,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.07 : 9,655.94 = 3,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.07/9,655.94 = 3,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.07x = 9,655.94 × 3,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.07x = 37,206,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,857.00/6,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.49

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