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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.31, 9,371.88 and 3,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.31, 9,371.88 and 3,807.27 is: 5,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.31 : 9,371.88 = 3,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.31/9,371.88 = 3,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.31x = 9,371.88 × 3,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.31x = 35,681,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,277.57/6,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.96

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