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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.82, 9,657.99 and 3,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.82, 9,657.99 and 3,854.76 is: 5,319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.82 : 9,657.99 = 3,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.82/9,657.99 = 3,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.82x = 9,657.99 × 3,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.82x = 37,229,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,233.53/6,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.36

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