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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,897.36, 9,517.74 and 3,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,897.36, 9,517.74 and 3,913.32 is: 5,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,897.36 : 9,517.74 = 3,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,897.36/9,517.74 = 3,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,897.36x = 9,517.74 × 3,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,897.36x = 37,245,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245,962.30/6,897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.03

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