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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.33, 10,179.84 and 3,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.33, 10,179.84 and 3,977.34 is: 5,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.33 : 10,179.84 = 3,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.33/10,179.84 = 3,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.33x = 10,179.84 × 3,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.33x = 40,488,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488,684.83/6,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.31

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