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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.77, 9,264.73 and 5,763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.77, 9,264.73 and 5,763.75 is: 7,956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.77 : 9,264.73 = 5,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.77/9,264.73 = 5,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.77x = 9,264.73 × 5,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.77x = 53,399,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,607.87/6,711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.12

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