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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.78, 9,521.41 and 3,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.78, 9,521.41 and 3,755.97 is: 5,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.78 : 9,521.41 = 3,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.78/9,521.41 = 3,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.78x = 9,521.41 × 3,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.78x = 35,762,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762,130.32/6,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.08

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