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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.33, 9,657.70 and 3,854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.33, 9,657.70 and 3,854.52 is: 5,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.33 : 9,657.70 = 3,854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.33/9,657.70 = 3,854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.33x = 9,657.70 × 3,854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.33x = 37,225,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225,788.17/6,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.24

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