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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.44, 9,649.33 and 3,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.44, 9,649.33 and 3,848.62 is: 5,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.44 : 9,649.33 = 3,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.44/9,649.33 = 3,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.44x = 9,649.33 × 3,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.44x = 37,136,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,604.42/6,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.97

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