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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,803.38, 9,388.65 and 3,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,803.38, 9,388.65 and 3,819.34 is: 5,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,803.38 : 9,388.65 = 3,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,803.38/9,388.65 = 3,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,803.38x = 9,388.65 × 3,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,803.38x = 35,858,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858,446.49/6,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.68

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