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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.42, 9,594.34 and 3,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.42, 9,594.34 and 3,765.74 is: 5,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.42 : 9,594.34 = 3,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.42/9,594.34 = 3,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.42x = 9,594.34 × 3,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.42x = 36,129,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129,789.91/6,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.72

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