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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.96, 9,451.83 and 3,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.96, 9,451.83 and 3,865.11 is: 5,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.96 : 9,451.83 = 3,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.96/9,451.83 = 3,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.96x = 9,451.83 × 3,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.96x = 36,532,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532,362.65/6,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.22

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