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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.62, 9,452.50 and 3,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.62, 9,452.50 and 3,705.84 is: 5,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.62 : 9,452.50 = 3,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.62/9,452.50 = 3,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.62x = 9,452.50 × 3,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.62x = 35,029,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029,452.60/6,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.07

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