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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.17, 9,650.64 and 3,849.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.17, 9,650.64 and 3,849.47 is: 5,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.17 : 9,650.64 = 3,849.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.17/9,650.64 = 3,849.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.17x = 9,650.64 × 3,849.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.17x = 37,149,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,800.91/6,993.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.30

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