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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.65, 9,658.17 and 3,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.65, 9,658.17 and 3,854.84 is: 5,319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.65 : 9,658.17 = 3,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.65/9,658.17 = 3,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.65x = 9,658.17 × 3,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.65x = 37,230,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230,651.75/6,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.69

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