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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.04, 9,371.82 and 3,806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.04, 9,371.82 and 3,806.82 is: 5,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.04 : 9,371.82 = 3,806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.04/9,371.82 = 3,806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.04x = 9,371.82 × 3,806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.04x = 35,676,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676,831.81/6,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.52

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