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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.72, 9,383.64 and 3,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.72, 9,383.64 and 3,815.68 is: 5,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.72 : 9,383.64 = 3,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.72/9,383.64 = 3,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.72x = 9,383.64 × 3,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.72x = 35,804,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,967.48/6,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.65

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