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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.28, 9,657.28 and 3,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.28, 9,657.28 and 3,853.88 is: 5,318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.28 : 9,657.28 = 3,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.28/9,657.28 = 3,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.28x = 9,657.28 × 3,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.28x = 37,217,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,998.25/6,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.16

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