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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.30, 9,648.46 and 3,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.30, 9,648.46 and 3,847.68 is: 5,310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.30 : 9,648.46 = 3,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.30/9,648.46 = 3,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.30x = 9,648.46 × 3,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.30x = 37,124,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124,186.57/6,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.05

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