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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,862.26, 9,469.96 and 3,718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,862.26, 9,469.96 and 3,718.46 is: 5,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,862.26 : 9,469.96 = 3,718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,862.26/9,469.96 = 3,718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,862.26x = 9,469.96 × 3,718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,862.26x = 35,213,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,667.46/6,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.50

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