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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.94, 9,350.88 and 3,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.94, 9,350.88 and 3,791.94 is: 5,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.94 : 9,350.88 = 3,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.94/9,350.88 = 3,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.94x = 9,350.88 × 3,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.94x = 35,457,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,975.91/6,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.92

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