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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.47, 8,411.68 and 5,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.47, 8,411.68 and 5,673.90 is: 7,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.47 : 8,411.68 = 5,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.47/8,411.68 = 5,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.47x = 8,411.68 × 5,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.47x = 47,727,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,031.15/6,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.77

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