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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.02, 9,377.23 and 3,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.02, 9,377.23 and 3,962.32 is: 5,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.02 : 9,377.23 = 3,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.02/9,377.23 = 3,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.02x = 9,377.23 × 3,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.02x = 37,155,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155,585.97/6,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.06

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