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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.66, 9,349.97 and 3,790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.66, 9,349.97 and 3,790.98 is: 5,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.66 : 9,349.97 = 3,790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.66/9,349.97 = 3,790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.66x = 9,349.97 × 3,790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.66x = 35,445,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445,549.27/6,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.31

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