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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.03, 9,558.95 and 3,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.03, 9,558.95 and 3,782.61 is: 5,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.03 : 9,558.95 = 3,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.03/9,558.95 = 3,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.03x = 9,558.95 × 3,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.03x = 36,157,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157,760.95/6,927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.81

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