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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.51, 9,657.50 and 3,854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.51, 9,657.50 and 3,854.70 is: 5,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.51 : 9,657.50 = 3,854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.51/9,657.50 = 3,854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.51x = 9,657.50 × 3,854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.51x = 37,226,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,765.25/6,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.24

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