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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.74, 9,511.83 and 3,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.74, 9,511.83 and 3,908.52 is: 5,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.74 : 9,511.83 = 3,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.74/9,511.83 = 3,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.74x = 9,511.83 × 3,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.74x = 37,177,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,177.79/6,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.67

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