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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.41, 9,377.52 and 3,729.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.41, 9,377.52 and 3,729.23 is: 5,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.41 : 9,377.52 = 3,729.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.41/9,377.52 = 3,729.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.41x = 9,377.52 × 3,729.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.41x = 34,970,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,882.02/6,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.25

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