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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.99, 9,350.64 and 3,791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.99, 9,350.64 and 3,791.75 is: 5,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.99 : 9,350.64 = 3,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.99/9,350.64 = 3,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.99x = 9,350.64 × 3,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.99x = 35,455,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,242.47/6,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.48

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