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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.41, 9,460.56 and 3,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.41, 9,460.56 and 3,711.59 is: 5,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.41 : 9,460.56 = 3,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.41/9,460.56 = 3,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.41x = 9,460.56 × 3,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.41x = 35,113,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,719.89/6,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.05

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