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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.28, 9,354.29 and 3,753.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.28, 9,354.29 and 3,753.79 is: 5,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.28 : 9,354.29 = 3,753.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.28/9,354.29 = 3,753.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.28x = 9,354.29 × 3,753.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.28x = 35,113,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,974.72/6,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.37

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