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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.72, 9,445.70 and 3,700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.72, 9,445.70 and 3,700.91 is: 5,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.72 : 9,445.70 = 3,700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.72/9,445.70 = 3,700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.72x = 9,445.70 × 3,700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.72x = 34,957,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957,644.50/6,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.24

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