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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.02, 9,257.82 and 3,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.02, 9,257.82 and 3,875.94 is: 5,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.02 : 9,257.82 = 3,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.02/9,257.82 = 3,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.02x = 9,257.82 × 3,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.02x = 35,882,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,882,754.85/6,709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.43

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