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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.33, 9,269.84 and 3,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.33, 9,269.84 and 3,845.68 is: 5,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.33 : 9,269.84 = 3,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.33/9,269.84 = 3,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.33x = 9,269.84 × 3,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.33x = 35,648,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648,824.73/6,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.99

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