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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,885.54, 9,502.03 and 3,741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,885.54, 9,502.03 and 3,741.74 is: 5,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,885.54 : 9,502.03 = 3,741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,885.54/9,502.03 = 3,741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,885.54x = 9,502.03 × 3,741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,885.54x = 35,554,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554,125.73/6,885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.59

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