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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.34, 9,368.72 and 4,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.34, 9,368.72 and 4,134.14 is: 5,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.34 : 9,368.72 = 4,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.34/9,368.72 = 4,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.34x = 9,368.72 × 4,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.34x = 38,731,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,600.10/6,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.09

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