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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.84, 9,239.52 and 3,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.84, 9,239.52 and 3,392 is: 5,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.84 : 9,239.52 = 3,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.84/9,239.52 = 3,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.84x = 9,239.52 × 3,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.84x = 31,340,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340,451.84/6,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.87

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