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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.32, 9,377.28 and 3,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.32, 9,377.28 and 3,770.30 is: 5,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.32 : 9,377.28 = 3,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.32/9,377.28 = 3,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.32x = 9,377.28 × 3,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.32x = 35,355,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,111.90/6,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.87

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