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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.16, 9,446.52 and 4,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.16, 9,446.52 and 4,014.60 is: 5,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.16 : 9,446.52 = 4,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.16/9,446.52 = 4,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.16x = 9,446.52 × 4,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.16x = 37,923,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,999.19/6,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.26

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