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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.87, 9,332.67 and 3,778.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.87, 9,332.67 and 3,778.83 is: 5,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.87 : 9,332.67 = 3,778.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.87/9,332.67 = 3,778.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.87x = 9,332.67 × 3,778.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.87x = 35,266,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266,573.38/6,762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.73

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