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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.77, 9,460.92 and 3,711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.77, 9,460.92 and 3,711.94 is: 5,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.77 : 9,460.92 = 3,711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.77/9,460.92 = 3,711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.77x = 9,460.92 × 3,711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.77x = 35,118,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,357.65/6,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.45

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