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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.67, 9,451.12 and 3,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.67, 9,451.12 and 3,704.79 is: 5,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.67 : 9,451.12 = 3,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.67/9,451.12 = 3,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.67x = 9,451.12 × 3,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.67x = 35,014,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,414.86/6,848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.59

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