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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.55, 9,383.85 and 3,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.55, 9,383.85 and 3,774.83 is: 5,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.55 : 9,383.85 = 3,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.55/9,383.85 = 3,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.55x = 9,383.85 × 3,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.55x = 35,422,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,391.58/6,799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.52

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