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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.57, 9,659.39 and 3,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.57, 9,659.39 and 3,855.76 is: 5,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.57 : 9,659.39 = 3,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.57/9,659.39 = 3,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.57x = 9,659.39 × 3,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.57x = 37,244,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,289.59/6,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.94

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