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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.44, 9,657.50 and 3,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.44, 9,657.50 and 3,854.56 is: 5,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.44 : 9,657.50 = 3,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.44/9,657.50 = 3,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.44x = 9,657.50 × 3,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.44x = 37,225,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225,413.20/6,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.10

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