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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.34, 9,371.97 and 3,807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.34, 9,371.97 and 3,807.17 is: 5,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.34 : 9,371.97 = 3,807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.34/9,371.97 = 3,807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.34x = 9,371.97 × 3,807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.34x = 35,680,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680,683.02/6,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.85

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