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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.63, 9,444.19 and 3,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.63, 9,444.19 and 3,859.44 is: 5,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.63 : 9,444.19 = 3,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.63/9,444.19 = 3,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.63x = 9,444.19 × 3,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.63x = 36,449,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449,299.95/6,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.02

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