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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.73, 9,649.62 and 3,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.73, 9,649.62 and 3,849.03 is: 5,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.73 : 9,649.62 = 3,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.73/9,649.62 = 3,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.73x = 9,649.62 × 3,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.73x = 37,141,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141,676.87/6,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.47

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