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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.52, 9,488.22 and 3,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.52, 9,488.22 and 3,731.70 is: 5,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.52 : 9,488.22 = 3,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.52/9,488.22 = 3,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.52x = 9,488.22 × 3,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.52x = 35,407,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,407,190.57/6,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.75

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