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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.99, 9,651.74 and 3,850.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.99, 9,651.74 and 3,850.29 is: 5,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.99 : 9,651.74 = 3,850.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.99/9,651.74 = 3,850.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.99x = 9,651.74 × 3,850.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.99x = 37,161,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161,978.75/6,993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.42

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