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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.98, 9,383.94 and 3,775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.98, 9,383.94 and 3,775.55 is: 5,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.98 : 9,383.94 = 3,775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.98/9,383.94 = 3,775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.98x = 9,383.94 × 3,775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.98x = 35,429,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429,534.67/6,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.24

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