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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.63, 9,452.55 and 3,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.63, 9,452.55 and 3,705.88 is: 5,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.63 : 9,452.55 = 3,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.63/9,452.55 = 3,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.63x = 9,452.55 × 3,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.63x = 35,030,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,015.99/6,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.15

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