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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.83, 10,471.91 and 3,693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.83, 10,471.91 and 3,693.99 is: 5,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.83 : 10,471.91 = 3,693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.83/10,471.91 = 3,693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.83x = 10,471.91 × 3,693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.83x = 38,683,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683,112.35/6,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.75

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