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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.55, 9,650.96 and 3,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.55, 9,650.96 and 3,806.91 is: 5,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.55 : 9,650.96 = 3,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.55/9,650.96 = 3,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.55x = 9,650.96 × 3,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.55x = 36,740,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,740,368.79/6,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.47

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