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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.97, 9,429.22 and 3,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.97, 9,429.22 and 3,849.81 is: 5,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.97 : 9,429.22 = 3,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.97/9,429.22 = 3,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.97x = 9,429.22 × 3,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.97x = 36,300,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300,674.90/6,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.80

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