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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,886.62, 9,503.10 and 3,902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,886.62, 9,503.10 and 3,902.58 is: 5,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886.62 : 9,503.10 = 3,902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886.62/9,503.10 = 3,902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886.62x = 9,503.10 × 3,902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886.62x = 37,086,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086,608.00/6,886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.31

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