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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.52, 9,529.43 and 3,761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.52, 9,529.43 and 3,761.73 is: 5,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.52 : 9,529.43 = 3,761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.52/9,529.43 = 3,761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.52x = 9,529.43 × 3,761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.52x = 35,847,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847,123.91/6,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.08

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