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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.76, 9,280.98 and 3,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.76, 9,280.98 and 3,892.56 is: 5,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.76 : 9,280.98 = 3,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.76/9,280.98 = 3,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.76x = 9,280.98 × 3,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.76x = 36,126,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126,771.51/6,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.40

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