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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.92, 9,524.88 and 3,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.92, 9,524.88 and 3,758.40 is: 5,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.92 : 9,524.88 = 3,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.92/9,524.88 = 3,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.92x = 9,524.88 × 3,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.92x = 35,798,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,308.99/6,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.72

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