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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.22, 9,647.88 and 3,847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.22, 9,647.88 and 3,847.39 is: 5,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.22 : 9,647.88 = 3,847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.22/9,647.88 = 3,847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.22x = 9,647.88 × 3,847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.22x = 37,119,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119,157.03/6,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.40

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