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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,921.23, 9,549.14 and 4,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,921.23, 9,549.14 and 4,089.60 is: 5,642.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,921.23 : 9,549.14 = 4,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,921.23/9,549.14 = 4,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,921.23x = 9,549.14 × 4,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,921.23x = 39,052,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052,142.50/6,921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.37

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