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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.54, 9,558.24 and 3,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.54, 9,558.24 and 3,782.12 is: 5,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.54 : 9,558.24 = 3,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.54/9,558.24 = 3,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.54x = 9,558.24 × 3,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.54x = 36,150,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,410.67/6,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.12

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