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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.08, 9,658.70 and 3,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.08, 9,658.70 and 3,855.26 is: 5,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.08 : 9,658.70 = 3,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.08/9,658.70 = 3,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.08x = 9,658.70 × 3,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.08x = 37,236,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236,799.76/6,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.24

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