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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.78, 9,651.34 and 3,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.78, 9,651.34 and 3,849.90 is: 5,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.78 : 9,651.34 = 3,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.78/9,651.34 = 3,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.78x = 9,651.34 × 3,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.78x = 37,156,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156,693.87/6,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.82

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