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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.47, 9,377.76 and 3,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.47, 9,377.76 and 3,964.79 is: 5,471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.47 : 9,377.76 = 3,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.47/9,377.76 = 3,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.47x = 9,377.76 × 3,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.47x = 37,180,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180,852.22/6,795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.42

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