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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.72, 9,452.58 and 3,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.72, 9,452.58 and 3,705.90 is: 5,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.72 : 9,452.58 = 3,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.72/9,452.58 = 3,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.72x = 9,452.58 × 3,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.72x = 35,030,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,316.22/6,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.12

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