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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.79, 9,539.93 and 3,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.79, 9,539.93 and 3,929.26 is: 5,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.79 : 9,539.93 = 3,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.79/9,539.93 = 3,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.79x = 9,539.93 × 3,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.79x = 37,484,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,484,865.35/6,911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.32

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