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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.13, 9,647.90 and 3,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.13, 9,647.90 and 3,847.32 is: 5,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.13 : 9,647.90 = 3,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.13/9,647.90 = 3,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.13x = 9,647.90 × 3,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.13x = 37,118,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,118,539.39/6,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.38

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