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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.47, 9,222.48 and 3,849.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.47, 9,222.48 and 3,849.93 is: 5,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.47 : 9,222.48 = 3,849.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.47/9,222.48 = 3,849.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.47x = 9,222.48 × 3,849.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.47x = 35,505,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505,902.43/6,682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.29

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