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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.63, 9,512.05 and 3,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.63, 9,512.05 and 3,908.59 is: 5,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.63 : 9,512.05 = 3,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.63/9,512.05 = 3,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.63x = 9,512.05 × 3,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.63x = 37,178,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,683.97/6,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.98

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