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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.29, 9,315.38 and 3,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.29, 9,315.38 and 3,766.13 is: 5,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.29 : 9,315.38 = 3,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.29/9,315.38 = 3,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.29x = 9,315.38 × 3,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.29x = 35,082,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,082,866.67/6,750.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.24

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