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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.06, 9,562.07 and 3,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.06, 9,562.07 and 3,785.23 is: 5,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.06 : 9,562.07 = 3,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.06/9,562.07 = 3,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.06x = 9,562.07 × 3,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.06x = 36,194,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194,567.49/6,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.59

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