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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.95, 9,452.93 and 3,706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.95, 9,452.93 and 3,706.13 is: 5,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.95 : 9,452.93 = 3,706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.95/9,452.93 = 3,706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.95x = 9,452.93 × 3,706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.95x = 35,033,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033,721.67/6,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.45

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