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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.54, 9,648.80 and 3,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.54, 9,648.80 and 3,847.93 is: 5,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.54 : 9,648.80 = 3,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.54/9,648.80 = 3,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.54x = 9,648.80 × 3,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.54x = 37,127,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127,906.98/6,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.40

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