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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.72, 9,535.41 and 3,765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.72, 9,535.41 and 3,765.91 is: 5,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.72 : 9,535.41 = 3,765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.72/9,535.41 = 3,765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.72x = 9,535.41 × 3,765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.72x = 35,909,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909,495.87/6,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.95

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