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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.38, 9,317.36 and 3,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.38, 9,317.36 and 3,767.28 is: 5,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.38 : 9,317.36 = 3,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.38/9,317.36 = 3,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.38x = 9,317.36 × 3,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.38x = 35,101,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,099.27/6,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.10

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