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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.26, 9,373.31 and 3,808.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.26, 9,373.31 and 3,808.09 is: 5,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.26 : 9,373.31 = 3,808.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.26/9,373.31 = 3,808.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.26x = 9,373.31 × 3,808.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.26x = 35,694,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694,399.38/6,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.16

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