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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.78, 9,377.37 and 3,811.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.78, 9,377.37 and 3,811.19 is: 5,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.78 : 9,377.37 = 3,811.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.78/9,377.37 = 3,811.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.78x = 9,377.37 × 3,811.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.78x = 35,738,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738,891.88/6,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.76

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