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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.82, 9,237.97 and 3,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.82, 9,237.97 and 3,863.13 is: 5,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.82 : 9,237.97 = 3,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.82/9,237.97 = 3,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.82x = 9,237.97 × 3,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.82x = 35,687,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687,427.50/6,695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.81

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