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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.29, 9,332.42 and 3,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.29, 9,332.42 and 3,778.04 is: 5,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.29 : 9,332.42 = 3,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.29/9,332.42 = 3,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.29x = 9,332.42 × 3,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.29x = 35,258,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258,260.50/6,762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.96

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