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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.93, 9,539.72 and 5,508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.93, 9,539.72 and 5,508.19 is: 7,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.93 : 9,539.72 = 5,508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.93/9,539.72 = 5,508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.93x = 9,539.72 × 5,508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.93x = 52,546,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546,590.31/6,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.03

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