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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.20, 9,530.40 and 3,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.20, 9,530.40 and 3,920.44 is: 5,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.20 : 9,530.40 = 3,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.20/9,530.40 = 3,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.20x = 9,530.40 × 3,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.20x = 37,363,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,361.38/6,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.90

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