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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.06, 9,349.68 and 3,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.06, 9,349.68 and 3,791.02 is: 5,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.06 : 9,349.68 = 3,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.06/9,349.68 = 3,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.06x = 9,349.68 × 3,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.06x = 35,444,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444,823.87/6,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.66

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