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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.01, 9,459.91 and 3,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.01, 9,459.91 and 3,711.20 is: 5,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.01 : 9,459.91 = 3,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.01/9,459.91 = 3,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.01x = 9,459.91 × 3,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.01x = 35,107,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107,617.99/6,855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.45

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