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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.97, 9,315.89 and 4,232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.97, 9,315.89 and 4,232.97 is: 5,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.97 : 9,315.89 = 4,232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.97/9,315.89 = 4,232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.97x = 9,315.89 × 4,232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.97x = 39,433,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,882.89/6,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.22

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