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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.73, 9,511.94 and 4,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.73, 9,511.94 and 4,060.09 is: 5,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.73 : 9,511.94 = 4,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.73/9,511.94 = 4,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.73x = 9,511.94 × 4,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.73x = 38,619,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619,332.47/6,892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.91

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