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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.89, 9,524.59 and 3,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.89, 9,524.59 and 3,758.10 is: 5,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.89 : 9,524.59 = 3,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.89/9,524.59 = 3,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.89x = 9,524.59 × 3,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.89x = 35,794,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794,361.68/6,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.17

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