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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.62, 9,350.98 and 3,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.62, 9,350.98 and 3,792.98 is: 5,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.62 : 9,350.98 = 3,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.62/9,350.98 = 3,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.62x = 9,350.98 × 3,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.62x = 35,468,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468,023.88/6,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.11

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