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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.13, 9,647.82 and 3,847.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.13, 9,647.82 and 3,847.38 is: 5,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.13 : 9,647.82 = 3,847.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.13/9,647.82 = 3,847.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.13x = 9,647.82 × 3,847.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.13x = 37,118,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,118,829.71/6,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.42

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