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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,797.84, 9,380.58 and 3,813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,797.84, 9,380.58 and 3,813.45 is: 5,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,797.84 : 9,380.58 = 3,813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,797.84/9,380.58 = 3,813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,797.84x = 9,380.58 × 3,813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,797.84x = 35,772,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772,372.80/6,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.32

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