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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.35, 9,717.69 and 3,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.35, 9,717.69 and 3,834.23 is: 5,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.35 : 9,717.69 = 3,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.35/9,717.69 = 3,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.35x = 9,717.69 × 3,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.35x = 37,259,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,882.82/6,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.12

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