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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.28, 9,523.84 and 3,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.28, 9,523.84 and 3,757.44 is: 5,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.28 : 9,523.84 = 3,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.28/9,523.84 = 3,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.28x = 9,523.84 × 3,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.28x = 35,785,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785,257.37/6,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.31

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