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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.03, 9,657.24 and 3,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.03, 9,657.24 and 3,854.22 is: 5,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.03 : 9,657.24 = 3,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.03/9,657.24 = 3,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.03x = 9,657.24 × 3,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.03x = 37,221,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,127.55/6,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.80

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