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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.40, 9,373.28 and 3,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.40, 9,373.28 and 3,808.72 is: 5,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.40 : 9,373.28 = 3,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.40/9,373.28 = 3,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.40x = 9,373.28 × 3,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.40x = 35,700,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,199.00/6,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.90

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