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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,798.65, 9,381.98 and 3,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,798.65, 9,381.98 and 3,814.41 is: 5,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,798.65 : 9,381.98 = 3,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,798.65/9,381.98 = 3,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,798.65x = 9,381.98 × 3,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,798.65x = 35,786,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786,699.26/6,798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.80

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