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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.09, 9,459.98 and 3,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.09, 9,459.98 and 3,711.25 is: 5,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.09 : 9,459.98 = 3,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.09/9,459.98 = 3,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.09x = 9,459.98 × 3,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.09x = 35,108,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108,332.22/6,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.50

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