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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.64, 9,376.86 and 4,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.64, 9,376.86 and 4,001.68 is: 5,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.64 : 9,376.86 = 4,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.64/9,376.86 = 4,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.64x = 9,376.86 × 4,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.64x = 37,523,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523,193.12/6,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.66

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