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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.62, 9,645.24 and 3,802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.62, 9,645.24 and 3,802.89 is: 5,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.62 : 9,645.24 = 3,802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.62/9,645.24 = 3,802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.62x = 9,645.24 × 3,802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.62x = 36,679,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,786.74/6,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.75

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