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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.28, 9,317.91 and 4,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.28, 9,317.91 and 4,235.76 is: 5,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.28 : 9,317.91 = 4,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.28/9,317.91 = 4,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.28x = 9,317.91 × 4,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.28x = 39,468,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468,430.46/6,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.20

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