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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,769.63, 9,342.06 and 3,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,769.63, 9,342.06 and 3,785.46 is: 5,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,769.63 : 9,342.06 = 3,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,769.63/9,342.06 = 3,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,769.63x = 9,342.06 × 3,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,769.63x = 35,363,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363,994.45/6,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.92

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