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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.54, 9,511.77 and 4,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.54, 9,511.77 and 4,097.50 is: 5,654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.54 : 9,511.77 = 4,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.54/9,511.77 = 4,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.54x = 9,511.77 × 4,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.54x = 38,974,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974,477.58/6,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.59

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