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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.63, 9,452.91 and 3,864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.63, 9,452.91 and 3,864.38 is: 5,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.63 : 9,452.91 = 3,864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.63/9,452.91 = 3,864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.63x = 9,452.91 × 3,864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.63x = 36,529,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,529,603.57/6,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.08

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