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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.08, 9,562.20 and 3,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.08, 9,562.20 and 3,785.32 is: 5,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.08 : 9,562.20 = 3,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.08/9,562.20 = 3,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.08x = 9,562.20 × 3,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.08x = 36,195,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,986.90/6,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.78

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