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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,797.92, 9,376.80 and 4,912.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,797.92, 9,376.80 and 4,912.27 is: 6,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,797.92 : 9,376.80 = 4,912.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,797.92/9,376.80 = 4,912.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,797.92x = 9,376.80 × 4,912.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,797.92x = 46,061,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,373.34/6,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.80

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