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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.55, 9,651.06 and 3,849.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.55, 9,651.06 and 3,849.73 is: 5,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.55 : 9,651.06 = 3,849.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.55/9,651.06 = 3,849.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.55x = 9,651.06 × 3,849.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.55x = 37,153,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153,975.21/6,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.61

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