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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.62, 9,444.21 and 3,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.62, 9,444.21 and 3,699.82 is: 5,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.62 : 9,444.21 = 3,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.62/9,444.21 = 3,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.62x = 9,444.21 × 3,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.62x = 34,941,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941,877.04/6,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.76

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