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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.57, 9,251.54 and 3,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.57, 9,251.54 and 3,872.57 is: 5,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.57 : 9,251.54 = 3,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.57/9,251.54 = 3,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.57x = 9,251.54 × 3,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.57x = 35,827,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,827,222.81/6,705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.91

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