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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.97, 9,315.91 and 3,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.97, 9,315.91 and 3,767 is: 5,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.97 : 9,315.91 = 3,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.97/9,315.91 = 3,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.97x = 9,315.91 × 3,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.97x = 35,093,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,032.97/6,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.22

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