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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.55, 9,569.66 and 3,790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.55, 9,569.66 and 3,790.74 is: 5,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.55 : 9,569.66 = 3,790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.55/9,569.66 = 3,790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.55x = 9,569.66 × 3,790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.55x = 36,276,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,276,054.58/6,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.21

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