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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.91, 9,445.97 and 3,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.91, 9,445.97 and 3,701.09 is: 5,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.91 : 9,445.97 = 3,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.91/9,445.97 = 3,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.91x = 9,445.97 × 3,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.91x = 34,960,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960,319.37/6,844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.50

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