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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.75, 9,524.46 and 3,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.75, 9,524.46 and 3,757.96 is: 5,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.75 : 9,524.46 = 3,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.75/9,524.46 = 3,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.75x = 9,524.46 × 3,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.75x = 35,792,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792,539.70/6,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.01

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