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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.92, 9,253.86 and 3,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.92, 9,253.86 and 3,705.76 is: 5,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.92 : 9,253.86 = 3,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.92/9,253.86 = 3,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.92x = 9,253.86 × 3,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.92x = 34,292,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,584.23/6,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.54

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