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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.55, 9,377.64 and 3,811.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.55, 9,377.64 and 3,811.55 is: 5,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.55 : 9,377.64 = 3,811.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.55/9,377.64 = 3,811.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.55x = 9,377.64 × 3,811.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.55x = 35,743,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,743,343.74/6,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.82

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