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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.34, 9,368.89 and 3,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.34, 9,368.89 and 3,957.17 is: 5,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.34 : 9,368.89 = 3,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.34/9,368.89 = 3,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.34x = 9,368.89 × 3,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.34x = 37,074,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074,270.66/6,789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.66

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