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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.41, 9,650.66 and 3,849.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.41, 9,650.66 and 3,849.57 is: 5,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.41 : 9,650.66 = 3,849.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.41/9,650.66 = 3,849.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.41x = 9,650.66 × 3,849.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.41x = 37,150,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,871.97/6,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.27

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