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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.69, 9,524.37 and 3,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.69, 9,524.37 and 3,757.96 is: 5,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.69 : 9,524.37 = 3,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.69/9,524.37 = 3,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.69x = 9,524.37 × 3,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.69x = 35,792,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792,201.49/6,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.01

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