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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.63, 9,250.05 and 3,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.63, 9,250.05 and 3,870.52 is: 5,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.63 : 9,250.05 = 3,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.63/9,250.05 = 3,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.63x = 9,250.05 × 3,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.63x = 35,802,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802,503.53/6,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.56

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