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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.64, 9,658.35 and 3,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.64, 9,658.35 and 3,854.83 is: 5,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.64 : 9,658.35 = 3,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.64/9,658.35 = 3,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.64x = 9,658.35 × 3,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.64x = 37,231,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,297.33/6,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.79

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