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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.26, 9,650.88 and 3,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.26, 9,650.88 and 3,849.64 is: 5,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.26 : 9,650.88 = 3,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.26/9,650.88 = 3,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.26x = 9,650.88 × 3,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.26x = 37,152,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152,413.68/6,993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.60

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