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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.06, 9,649.22 and 3,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.06, 9,649.22 and 3,805.54 is: 5,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.06 : 9,649.22 = 3,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.06/9,649.22 = 3,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.06x = 9,649.22 × 3,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.06x = 36,720,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720,492.68/6,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.74

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