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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.93, 9,332.82 and 3,778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.93, 9,332.82 and 3,778.59 is: 5,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.93 : 9,332.82 = 3,778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.93/9,332.82 = 3,778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.93x = 9,332.82 × 3,778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.93x = 35,264,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264,900.32/6,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.44

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