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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.20, 9,649.44 and 3,805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.20, 9,649.44 and 3,805.71 is: 5,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.20 : 9,649.44 = 3,805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.20/9,649.44 = 3,805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.20x = 9,649.44 × 3,805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.20x = 36,722,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,722,970.30/6,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.99

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