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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.31, 9,562.41 and 3,785.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.31, 9,562.41 and 3,785.49 is: 5,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.31 : 9,562.41 = 3,785.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.31/9,562.41 = 3,785.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.31x = 9,562.41 × 3,785.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.31x = 36,198,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,198,407.43/6,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.96

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