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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.92, 9,452.80 and 4,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.92, 9,452.80 and 4,056.96 is: 5,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.92 : 9,452.80 = 4,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.92/9,452.80 = 4,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.92x = 9,452.80 × 4,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.92x = 38,349,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,349,631.49/6,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.55

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