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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.81, 9,530.12 and 3,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.81, 9,530.12 and 3,762 is: 5,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.81 : 9,530.12 = 3,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.81/9,530.12 = 3,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.81x = 9,530.12 × 3,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.81x = 35,852,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,311.44/6,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.62

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