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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.60, 9,657.96 and 3,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.60, 9,657.96 and 3,854.90 is: 5,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.60 : 9,657.96 = 3,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.60/9,657.96 = 3,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.60x = 9,657.96 × 3,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.60x = 37,230,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230,470.00/6,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.70

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