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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.23, 9,451.94 and 3,705.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.23, 9,451.94 and 3,705.41 is: 5,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.23 : 9,451.94 = 3,705.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.23/9,451.94 = 3,705.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.23x = 9,451.94 × 3,705.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.23x = 35,023,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,247.21/6,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.46

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