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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,798.61, 9,382.08 and 3,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,798.61, 9,382.08 and 3,814.38 is: 5,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,798.61 : 9,382.08 = 3,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,798.61/9,382.08 = 3,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,798.61x = 9,382.08 × 3,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,798.61x = 35,786,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786,818.31/6,798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.84

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