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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,805.64, 9,391.74 and 3,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,805.64, 9,391.74 and 3,821.46 is: 5,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,805.64 : 9,391.74 = 3,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,805.64/9,391.74 = 3,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,805.64x = 9,391.74 × 3,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,805.64x = 35,890,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890,158.74/6,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.59

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