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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.09, 9,377.46 and 3,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.09, 9,377.46 and 3,964.27 is: 5,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.09 : 9,377.46 = 3,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.09/9,377.46 = 3,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.09x = 9,377.46 × 3,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.09x = 37,174,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174,783.35/6,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.83

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