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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.04, 9,647.64 and 3,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.04, 9,647.64 and 3,847.28 is: 5,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.04 : 9,647.64 = 3,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.04/9,647.64 = 3,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.04x = 9,647.64 × 3,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.04x = 37,117,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117,172.42/6,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.25

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