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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.22, 8,942.94 and 3,829.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.22, 8,942.94 and 3,829.46 is: 5,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.22 : 8,942.94 = 3,829.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.22/8,942.94 = 3,829.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.22x = 8,942.94 × 3,829.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.22x = 34,246,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,586.30/6,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.98

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