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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.54, 9,656.67 and 3,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.54, 9,656.67 and 3,853.74 is: 5,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.54 : 9,656.67 = 3,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.54/9,656.67 = 3,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.54x = 9,656.67 × 3,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.54x = 37,214,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,295.45/6,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.20

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