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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.63, 9,521.51 and 3,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.63, 9,521.51 and 3,755.84 is: 5,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.63 : 9,521.51 = 3,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.63/9,521.51 = 3,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.63x = 9,521.51 × 3,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.63x = 35,761,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761,201.73/6,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.06

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