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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,847.76, 9,449.89 and 3,703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,847.76, 9,449.89 and 3,703.94 is: 5,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,847.76 : 9,449.89 = 3,703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,847.76/9,449.89 = 3,703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,847.76x = 9,449.89 × 3,703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,847.76x = 35,001,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,825.57/6,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.43

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