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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.16, 9,511.68 and 4,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.16, 9,511.68 and 4,059.68 is: 5,602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.16 : 9,511.68 = 4,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.16/9,511.68 = 4,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.16x = 9,511.68 × 4,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.16x = 38,614,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,377.06/6,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.65

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