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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,889.72, 9,507.96 and 3,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,889.72, 9,507.96 and 3,905.68 is: 5,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,889.72 : 9,507.96 = 3,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,889.72/9,507.96 = 3,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,889.72x = 9,507.96 × 3,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,889.72x = 37,135,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,049.21/6,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.92

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