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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,969.99, 9,618.62 and 3,783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,969.99, 9,618.62 and 3,783.29 is: 5,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,969.99 : 9,618.62 = 3,783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,969.99/9,618.62 = 3,783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,969.99x = 9,618.62 × 3,783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,969.99x = 36,389,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,389,961.85/6,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.95

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