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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.93, 9,338.57 and 3,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.93, 9,338.57 and 3,782.89 is: 5,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.93 : 9,338.57 = 3,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.93/9,338.57 = 3,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.93x = 9,338.57 × 3,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.93x = 35,326,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,726.84/6,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.50

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