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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.71, 9,223.11 and 3,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.71, 9,223.11 and 3,849.53 is: 5,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.71 : 9,223.11 = 3,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.71/9,223.11 = 3,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.71x = 9,223.11 × 3,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.71x = 35,504,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504,592.52/6,682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.91

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