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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.64, 9,529.32 and 4,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.64, 9,529.32 and 4,072.87 is: 5,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.64 : 9,529.32 = 4,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.64/9,529.32 = 4,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.64x = 9,529.32 × 4,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.64x = 38,811,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,681.55/6,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.29

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