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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.68, 9,929.31 and 3,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.68, 9,929.31 and 3,849.15 is: 5,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.68 : 9,929.31 = 3,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.68/9,929.31 = 3,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.68x = 9,929.31 × 3,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.68x = 38,219,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,403.59/6,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.86

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