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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.26, 9,529.28 and 3,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.26, 9,529.28 and 3,761.38 is: 5,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.26 : 9,529.28 = 3,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.26/9,529.28 = 3,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.26x = 9,529.28 × 3,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.26x = 35,843,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,243.21/6,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.72

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