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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.63, 9,369.95 and 3,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.63, 9,369.95 and 3,805.52 is: 5,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.63 : 9,369.95 = 3,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.63/9,369.95 = 3,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.63x = 9,369.95 × 3,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.63x = 35,657,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657,466.25/6,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.75

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