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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.79, 9,524.72 and 3,917.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.79, 9,524.72 and 3,917.75 is: 5,406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.79 : 9,524.72 = 3,917.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.79/9,524.72 = 3,917.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.79x = 9,524.72 × 3,917.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.79x = 37,315,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315,471.78/6,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.64

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