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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.60, 9,783.90 and 3,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.60, 9,783.90 and 3,930.60 is: 5,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.60 : 9,783.90 = 3,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.60/9,783.90 = 3,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.60x = 9,783.90 × 3,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.60x = 38,456,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456,597.34/6,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.90

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