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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.30, 9,377.52 and 3,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.30, 9,377.52 and 3,964.62 is: 5,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.30 : 9,377.52 = 3,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.30/9,377.52 = 3,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.30x = 9,377.52 × 3,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.30x = 37,178,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,303.34/6,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.18

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