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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.08, 9,555.77 and 3,940.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.08, 9,555.77 and 3,940.85 is: 5,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.08 : 9,555.77 = 3,940.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.08/9,555.77 = 3,940.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.08x = 9,555.77 × 3,940.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.08x = 37,657,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,657,889.95/6,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.68

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