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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,777.62, 9,353.27 and 3,793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,777.62, 9,353.27 and 3,793.69 is: 5,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,777.62 : 9,353.27 = 3,793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,777.62/9,353.27 = 3,793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,777.62x = 9,353.27 × 3,793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,777.62x = 35,483,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,375.43/6,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.37

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