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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.51, 9,452.34 and 3,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.51, 9,452.34 and 3,705.70 is: 5,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.51 : 9,452.34 = 3,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.51/9,452.34 = 3,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.51x = 9,452.34 × 3,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.51x = 35,027,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,512.71/6,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.87

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