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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.62, 9,314.35 and 4,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.62, 9,314.35 and 4,232.01 is: 5,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.62 : 9,314.35 = 4,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.62/9,314.35 = 4,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.62x = 9,314.35 × 4,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.62x = 39,418,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418,422.34/6,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.37

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