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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.76, 9,388.91 and 5,390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.76, 9,388.91 and 5,390.15 is: 7,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.76 : 9,388.91 = 5,390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.76/9,388.91 = 5,390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.76x = 9,388.91 × 5,390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.76x = 50,607,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,607,599.77/6,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.72

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