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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,785.20, 9,363.52 and 3,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,785.20, 9,363.52 and 3,801.06 is: 5,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,785.20 : 9,363.52 = 3,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,785.20/9,363.52 = 3,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,785.20x = 9,363.52 × 3,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,785.20x = 35,591,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591,291.83/6,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.43

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