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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.96, 9,524.66 and 3,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.96, 9,524.66 and 3,758.12 is: 5,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.96 : 9,524.66 = 3,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.96/9,524.66 = 3,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.96x = 9,524.66 × 3,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.96x = 35,794,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794,815.24/6,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.18

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