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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.76, 9,529.97 and 3,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.76, 9,529.97 and 3,761.88 is: 5,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.76 : 9,529.97 = 3,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.76/9,529.97 = 3,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.76x = 9,529.97 × 3,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.76x = 35,850,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,584.73/6,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.40

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