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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.16, 9,656.10 and 3,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.16, 9,656.10 and 3,853.34 is: 5,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.16 : 9,656.10 = 3,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.16/9,656.10 = 3,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.16x = 9,656.10 × 3,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.16x = 37,208,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,188.09/6,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.62

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