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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.32, 9,315.48 and 3,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.32, 9,315.48 and 3,766.34 is: 5,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.32 : 9,315.48 = 3,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.32/9,315.48 = 3,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.32x = 9,315.48 × 3,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.32x = 35,085,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,264.94/6,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.57

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