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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.76, 10,492.08 and 5,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.76, 10,492.08 and 5,847.52 is: 8,772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.76 : 10,492.08 = 5,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.76/10,492.08 = 5,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.76x = 10,492.08 × 5,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.76x = 61,352,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,647.64/6,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.48

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