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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.49, 9,317.05 and 3,767.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.49, 9,317.05 and 3,767.15 is: 5,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.49 : 9,317.05 = 3,767.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.49/9,317.05 = 3,767.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.49x = 9,317.05 × 3,767.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.49x = 35,098,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,668.90/6,751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.65

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