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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.83, 9,651.69 and 3,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.83, 9,651.69 and 3,807.33 is: 5,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.83 : 9,651.69 = 3,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.83/9,651.69 = 3,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.83x = 9,651.69 × 3,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.83x = 36,747,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747,149.85/6,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.22

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