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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.77, 9,452.70 and 3,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.77, 9,452.70 and 3,705.95 is: 5,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.77 : 9,452.70 = 3,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.77/9,452.70 = 3,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.77x = 9,452.70 × 3,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.77x = 35,031,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031,257.20/6,849.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.23

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