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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.52, 9,354.72 and 3,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.52, 9,354.72 and 3,794.34 is: 5,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.52 : 9,354.72 = 3,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.52/9,354.72 = 3,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.52x = 9,354.72 × 3,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.52x = 35,494,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494,988.28/6,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.40

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