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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.42, 9,659.20 and 3,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.42, 9,659.20 and 3,855.61 is: 5,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.42 : 9,659.20 = 3,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.42/9,659.20 = 3,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.42x = 9,659.20 × 3,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.42x = 37,242,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242,110.51/6,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.74

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