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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.92, 10,450.80 and 3,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.92, 10,450.80 and 3,889.44 is: 5,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.92 : 10,450.80 = 3,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.92/10,450.80 = 3,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.92x = 10,450.80 × 3,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.92x = 40,647,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647,759.55/6,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.54

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