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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.66, 9,374.36 and 3,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.66, 9,374.36 and 3,767.93 is: 5,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.66 : 9,374.36 = 3,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.66/9,374.36 = 3,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.66x = 9,374.36 × 3,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.66x = 35,321,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321,925.50/6,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.01

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