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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.02, 9,451.77 and 3,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.02, 9,451.77 and 3,864.27 is: 5,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.02 : 9,451.77 = 3,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.02/9,451.77 = 3,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.02x = 9,451.77 × 3,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.02x = 36,524,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,524,191.26/6,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.77

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