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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.63, 9,651.15 and 3,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.63, 9,651.15 and 3,849.75 is: 5,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.63 : 9,651.15 = 3,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.63/9,651.15 = 3,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.63x = 9,651.15 × 3,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.63x = 37,154,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,154,514.71/6,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.62

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