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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.81, 9,374.09 and 3,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.81, 9,374.09 and 3,768.14 is: 5,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.81 : 9,374.09 = 3,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.81/9,374.09 = 3,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.81x = 9,374.09 × 3,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.81x = 35,322,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322,883.49/6,792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.04

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