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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849, 9,451.74 and 3,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849, 9,451.74 and 3,864.24 is: 5,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849 : 9,451.74 = 3,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849/9,451.74 = 3,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849x = 9,451.74 × 3,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849x = 36,523,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523,791.78/6,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.72

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