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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.32, 9,452.96 and 5,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.32, 9,452.96 and 5,085.96 is: 7,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.32 : 9,452.96 = 5,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.32/9,452.96 = 5,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.32x = 9,452.96 × 5,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.32x = 48,077,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077,376.44/6,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.29

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