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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.74, 9,452.64 and 3,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.74, 9,452.64 and 3,705.94 is: 5,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.74 : 9,452.64 = 3,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.74/9,452.64 = 3,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.74x = 9,452.64 × 3,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.74x = 35,030,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,916.68/6,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.20

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