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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.13, 9,657.36 and 3,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.13, 9,657.36 and 3,854.25 is: 5,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.13 : 9,657.36 = 3,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.13/9,657.36 = 3,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.13x = 9,657.36 × 3,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.13x = 37,221,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,879.78/6,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.83

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