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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.73, 9,452.63 and 3,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.73, 9,452.63 and 3,705.91 is: 5,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.73 : 9,452.63 = 3,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.73/9,452.63 = 3,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.73x = 9,452.63 × 3,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.73x = 35,030,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,530.25/6,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.15

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