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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,763.64, 9,333.49 and 3,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,763.64, 9,333.49 and 3,778.88 is: 5,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,763.64 : 9,333.49 = 3,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,763.64/9,333.49 = 3,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,763.64x = 9,333.49 × 3,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,763.64x = 35,270,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,138.69/6,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.67

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