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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.46, 9,372.15 and 3,807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.46, 9,372.15 and 3,807.42 is: 5,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.46 : 9,372.15 = 3,807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.46/9,372.15 = 3,807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.46x = 9,372.15 × 3,807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.46x = 35,683,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,683,711.35/6,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.20

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