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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,807.70, 9,393.97 and 3,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,807.70, 9,393.97 and 3,822.96 is: 5,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,807.70 : 9,393.97 = 3,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,807.70/9,393.97 = 3,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,807.70x = 9,393.97 × 3,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,807.70x = 35,912,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912,771.55/6,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.32

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