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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,857.23, 9,462.97 and 3,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,857.23, 9,462.97 and 3,713.42 is: 5,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,857.23 : 9,462.97 = 3,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,857.23/9,462.97 = 3,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,857.23x = 9,462.97 × 3,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,857.23x = 35,139,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,982.06/6,857.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.52

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