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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.32, 9,376.83 and 3,961.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.32, 9,376.83 and 3,961.94 is: 5,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.32 : 9,376.83 = 3,961.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.32/9,376.83 = 3,961.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.32x = 9,376.83 × 3,961.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.32x = 37,150,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,390.97/6,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.06

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