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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.06, 9,315.72 and 3,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.06, 9,315.72 and 3,767.02 is: 5,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.06 : 9,315.72 = 3,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.06/9,315.72 = 3,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.06x = 9,315.72 × 3,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.06x = 35,092,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092,503.55/6,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.07

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