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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.44, 9,460.40 and 3,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.44, 9,460.40 and 3,711.60 is: 5,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.44 : 9,460.40 = 3,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.44/9,460.40 = 3,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.44x = 9,460.40 × 3,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.44x = 35,113,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,220.64/6,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.95

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