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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,878.53, 9,492.34 and 3,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,878.53, 9,492.34 and 3,734.72 is: 5,153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,878.53 : 9,492.34 = 3,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,878.53/9,492.34 = 3,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,878.53x = 9,492.34 × 3,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,878.53x = 35,451,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451,231.19/6,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.89

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