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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.46, 9,283.95 and 3,894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.46, 9,283.95 and 3,894.84 is: 5,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.46 : 9,283.95 = 3,894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.46/9,283.95 = 3,894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.46x = 9,283.95 × 3,894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.46x = 36,159,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159,499.82/6,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.92

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