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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.67, 9,523.98 and 3,917.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.67, 9,523.98 and 3,917.11 is: 5,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.67 : 9,523.98 = 3,917.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.67/9,523.98 = 3,917.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.67x = 9,523.98 × 3,917.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.67x = 37,306,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306,471.35/6,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.42

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