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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.26, 9,451.96 and 3,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.26, 9,451.96 and 3,705.44 is: 5,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.26 : 9,451.96 = 3,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.26/9,451.96 = 3,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.26x = 9,451.96 × 3,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.26x = 35,023,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,670.66/6,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.50

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