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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,492.76, 9,739.68 and 2,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,492.76, 9,739.68 and 2,795.08 is: 4,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,492.76 : 9,739.68 = 2,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,492.76/9,739.68 = 2,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,492.76x = 9,739.68 × 2,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,492.76x = 27,223,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,184.77/6,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.85

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