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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.40, 9,368.88 and 3,764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.40, 9,368.88 and 3,764.29 is: 5,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.40 : 9,368.88 = 3,764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.40/9,368.88 = 3,764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.40x = 9,368.88 × 3,764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.40x = 35,267,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,181.30/6,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.45

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