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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.40, 9,659.06 and 3,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.40, 9,659.06 and 3,855.64 is: 5,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.40 : 9,659.06 = 3,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.40/9,659.06 = 3,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.40x = 9,659.06 × 3,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.40x = 37,241,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241,858.10/6,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.72

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