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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.93, 9,333.26 and 3,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.93, 9,333.26 and 3,778.98 is: 5,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.93 : 9,333.26 = 3,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.93/9,333.26 = 3,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.93x = 9,333.26 × 3,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.93x = 35,270,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,183.98/6,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.22

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