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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.38, 9,348.83 and 3,790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.38, 9,348.83 and 3,790.73 is: 5,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.38 : 9,348.83 = 3,790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.38/9,348.83 = 3,790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.38x = 9,348.83 × 3,790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.38x = 35,438,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438,890.35/6,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.31

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