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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.03, 9,658.85 and 3,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.03, 9,658.85 and 3,855.24 is: 5,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.03 : 9,658.85 = 3,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.03/9,658.85 = 3,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.03x = 9,658.85 × 3,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.03x = 37,237,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237,165.60/6,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.33

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