The most recent financial statements for Kerch, Incorporated, are shown here $($assuming no income taxes$)$:

Income Statement Balance Sheet

Sales $ $4,300$ Assets $ $14,500$ Debt $ $10,700$

Costs $3,450$ Equity $3,800$

Net income

$ $850$

Total

$ $14,500$

Total

$ $14,500$

Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. No dividends are paid. Next year's sales are projected to be $$5,974.$

What is the external financing needed?