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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.70, 9,368.64 and 3,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.70, 9,368.64 and 3,804.44 is: 5,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.70 : 9,368.64 = 3,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.70/9,368.64 = 3,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.70x = 9,368.64 × 3,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.70x = 35,642,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,381.92/6,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.25

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