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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.47, 9,650.98 and 3,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.47, 9,650.98 and 3,849.64 is: 5,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.47 : 9,650.98 = 3,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.47/9,650.98 = 3,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.47x = 9,650.98 × 3,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.47x = 37,152,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152,798.65/6,993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.50

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