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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,807.57, 9,394.91 and 3,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,807.57, 9,394.91 and 3,823.48 is: 5,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,807.57 : 9,394.91 = 3,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,807.57/9,394.91 = 3,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,807.57x = 9,394.91 × 3,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,807.57x = 35,921,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,250.49/6,807.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.66

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