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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.54, 9,452.34 and 3,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.54, 9,452.34 and 3,705.73 is: 5,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.54 : 9,452.34 = 3,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.54/9,452.34 = 3,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.54x = 9,452.34 × 3,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.54x = 35,027,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,796.28/6,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.89

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