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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.62, 9,460.72 and 3,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.62, 9,460.72 and 3,871.44 is: 5,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.62 : 9,460.72 = 3,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.62/9,460.72 = 3,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.62x = 9,460.72 × 3,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.62x = 36,626,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,609.84/6,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.57

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