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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.96, 9,452.90 and 3,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.96, 9,452.90 and 3,706.14 is: 5,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.96 : 9,452.90 = 3,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.96/9,452.90 = 3,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.96x = 9,452.90 × 3,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.96x = 35,033,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033,770.81/6,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.45

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