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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.99, 9,254.89 and 3,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.99, 9,254.89 and 3,875 is: 5,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.99 : 9,254.89 = 3,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.99/9,254.89 = 3,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.99x = 9,254.89 × 3,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.99x = 35,862,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862,698.75/6,707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.27

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