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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,886.58, 9,503.42 and 3,902.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,886.58, 9,503.42 and 3,902.99 is: 5,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886.58 : 9,503.42 = 3,902.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886.58/9,503.42 = 3,902.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886.58x = 9,503.42 × 3,902.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886.58x = 37,091,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,091,686.19/6,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.09

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