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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,921.54, 10,372.59 and 3,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,921.54, 10,372.59 and 3,995.82 is: 5,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,921.54 : 10,372.59 = 3,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,921.54/10,372.59 = 3,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,921.54x = 10,372.59 × 3,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,921.54x = 41,447,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,002.57/6,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.12

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