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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767.42, 9,339.54 and 3,783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767.42, 9,339.54 and 3,783.07 is: 5,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767.42 : 9,339.54 = 3,783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767.42/9,339.54 = 3,783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767.42x = 9,339.54 × 3,783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767.42x = 35,332,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332,163.00/6,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.92

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