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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.88, 9,647.48 and 3,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.88, 9,647.48 and 3,847.13 is: 5,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.88 : 9,647.48 = 3,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.88/9,647.48 = 3,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.88x = 9,647.48 × 3,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.88x = 37,115,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115,109.73/6,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.08

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