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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.06, 9,349.84 and 3,790.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.06, 9,349.84 and 3,790.83 is: 5,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.06 : 9,349.84 = 3,790.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.06/9,349.84 = 3,790.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.06x = 9,349.84 × 3,790.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.06x = 35,443,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,649.79/6,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.49

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