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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,866.83, 9,476.17 and 3,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,866.83, 9,476.17 and 3,723 is: 5,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,866.83 : 9,476.17 = 3,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,866.83/9,476.17 = 3,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,866.83x = 9,476.17 × 3,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,866.83x = 35,279,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,279,780.91/6,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.71

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