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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.30, 9,528.98 and 3,920.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.30, 9,528.98 and 3,920.74 is: 5,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.30 : 9,528.98 = 3,920.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.30/9,528.98 = 3,920.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.30x = 9,528.98 × 3,920.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.30x = 37,360,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360,662.85/6,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.43

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