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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.81, 9,332.86 and 3,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.81, 9,332.86 and 3,778.97 is: 5,215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.81 : 9,332.86 = 3,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.81/9,332.86 = 3,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.81x = 9,332.86 × 3,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.81x = 35,268,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,268,597.95/6,762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.08

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