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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.60, 9,658.14 and 3,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.60, 9,658.14 and 3,855.08 is: 5,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.60 : 9,658.14 = 3,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.60/9,658.14 = 3,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.60x = 9,658.14 × 3,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.60x = 37,232,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232,902.35/6,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.05

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