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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.04, 9,451.69 and 3,705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.04, 9,451.69 and 3,705.23 is: 5,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.04 : 9,451.69 = 3,705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.04/9,451.69 = 3,705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.04x = 9,451.69 × 3,705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.04x = 35,020,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020,685.34/6,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.23

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