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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.98, 9,466.80 and 3,716.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.98, 9,466.80 and 3,716.17 is: 5,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.98 : 9,466.80 = 3,716.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.98/9,466.80 = 3,716.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.98x = 9,466.80 × 3,716.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.98x = 35,180,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180,214.49/6,859.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.33

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