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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.78, 9,562.96 and 3,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.78, 9,562.96 and 3,905.06 is: 5,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.78 : 9,562.96 = 3,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.78/9,562.96 = 3,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.78x = 9,562.96 × 3,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.78x = 37,343,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343,932.58/6,929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.91

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