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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.87, 9,451.44 and 3,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.87, 9,451.44 and 3,705.06 is: 5,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.87 : 9,451.44 = 3,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.87/9,451.44 = 3,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.87x = 9,451.44 × 3,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.87x = 35,018,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018,152.29/6,848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.98

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