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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.08, 9,283.68 and 4,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.08, 9,283.68 and 4,075.52 is: 5,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.08 : 9,283.68 = 4,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.08/9,283.68 = 4,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.08x = 9,283.68 × 4,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.08x = 37,835,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835,777.10/6,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.73

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