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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.03, 9,451.62 and 3,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.03, 9,451.62 and 3,705.21 is: 5,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.03 : 9,451.62 = 3,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.03/9,451.62 = 3,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.03x = 9,451.62 × 3,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.03x = 35,020,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020,236.94/6,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.17

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