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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.52, 10,338.98 and 3,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.52, 10,338.98 and 3,731.59 is: 5,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.52 : 10,338.98 = 3,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.52/10,338.98 = 3,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.52x = 10,338.98 × 3,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.52x = 38,580,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,580,770.49/6,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.95

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