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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.89, 9,466.64 and 3,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.89, 9,466.64 and 3,716.08 is: 5,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.89 : 9,466.64 = 3,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.89/9,466.64 = 3,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.89x = 9,466.64 × 3,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.89x = 35,178,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178,791.57/6,859.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.19

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