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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.79, 9,347.94 and 3,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.79, 9,347.94 and 3,789.30 is: 5,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.79 : 9,347.94 = 3,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.79/9,347.94 = 3,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.79x = 9,347.94 × 3,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.79x = 35,422,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,149.04/6,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.30

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