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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.72, 9,659.38 and 3,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.72, 9,659.38 and 3,855.96 is: 5,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.72 : 9,659.38 = 3,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.72/9,659.38 = 3,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.72x = 9,659.38 × 3,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.72x = 37,246,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246,182.90/6,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.10

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