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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.92, 9,797.76 and 5,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.92, 9,797.76 and 5,958.72 is: 8,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.92 : 9,797.76 = 5,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.92/9,797.76 = 5,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.92x = 9,797.76 × 5,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.92x = 58,382,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,108.47/6,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.31

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