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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.41, 9,529.46 and 3,761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.41, 9,529.46 and 3,761.59 is: 5,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.41 : 9,529.46 = 3,761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.41/9,529.46 = 3,761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.41x = 9,529.46 × 3,761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.41x = 35,845,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845,921.44/6,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.99

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