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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.52, 9,591.72 and 3,806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.52, 9,591.72 and 3,806.76 is: 5,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.52 : 9,591.72 = 3,806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.52/9,591.72 = 3,806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.52x = 9,591.72 × 3,806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.52x = 36,513,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,513,376.03/6,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.33

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