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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.84, 9,375.67 and 3,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.84, 9,375.67 and 3,999.96 is: 5,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.84 : 9,375.67 = 3,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.84/9,375.67 = 3,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.84x = 9,375.67 × 3,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.84x = 37,502,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502,248.09/6,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.85

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