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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792.97, 9,374.28 and 3,808.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792.97, 9,374.28 and 3,808.81 is: 5,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792.97 : 9,374.28 = 3,808.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792.97/9,374.28 = 3,808.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792.97x = 9,374.28 × 3,808.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792.97x = 35,704,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,827.97/6,792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.15

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