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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.26, 9,651.83 and 3,850.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.26, 9,651.83 and 3,850.38 is: 5,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.26 : 9,651.83 = 3,850.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.26/9,651.83 = 3,850.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.26x = 9,651.83 × 3,850.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.26x = 37,163,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,163,193.94/6,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.38

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