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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.65, 9,383.31 and 4,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.65, 9,383.31 and 4,406.76 is: 6,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.65 : 9,383.31 = 4,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.65/9,383.31 = 4,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.65x = 9,383.31 × 4,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.65x = 41,349,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349,995.18/6,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.77

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