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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.62, 9,559.86 and 3,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.62, 9,559.86 and 3,783.74 is: 5,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.62 : 9,559.86 = 3,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.62/9,559.86 = 3,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.62x = 9,559.86 × 3,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.62x = 36,172,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172,024.68/6,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.42

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