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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.63, 9,659.53 and 3,856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.63, 9,659.53 and 3,856.02 is: 5,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.63 : 9,659.53 = 3,856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.63/9,659.53 = 3,856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.63x = 9,659.53 × 3,856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.63x = 37,247,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247,340.87/6,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.33

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