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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.83, 9,524.05 and 3,917.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.83, 9,524.05 and 3,917.73 is: 5,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.83 : 9,524.05 = 3,917.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.83/9,524.05 = 3,917.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.83x = 9,524.05 × 3,917.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.83x = 37,312,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312,589.20/6,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.19

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