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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.68, 9,521.56 and 3,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.68, 9,521.56 and 3,755.88 is: 5,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.68 : 9,521.56 = 3,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.68/9,521.56 = 3,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.68x = 9,521.56 × 3,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.68x = 35,761,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761,836.77/6,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.12

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