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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.45, 9,650.61 and 3,849.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.45, 9,650.61 and 3,849.57 is: 5,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.45 : 9,650.61 = 3,849.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.45/9,650.61 = 3,849.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.45x = 9,650.61 × 3,849.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.45x = 37,150,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,698.74/6,993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.21

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