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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.23, 9,650.66 and 3,806.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.23, 9,650.66 and 3,806.54 is: 5,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.23 : 9,650.66 = 3,806.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.23/9,650.66 = 3,806.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.23x = 9,650.66 × 3,806.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.23x = 36,735,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,735,589.67/6,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.02

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