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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.36, 9,649.68 and 3,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.36, 9,649.68 and 3,848.48 is: 5,311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.36 : 9,649.68 = 3,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.36/9,649.68 = 3,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.36x = 9,649.68 × 3,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.36x = 37,136,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,600.49/6,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.03

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