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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.88, 9,570.40 and 3,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.88, 9,570.40 and 3,791 is: 5,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.88 : 9,570.40 = 3,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.88/9,570.40 = 3,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.88x = 9,570.40 × 3,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.88x = 36,281,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281,386.40/6,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.73

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