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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.62, 9,315.84 and 4,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.62, 9,315.84 and 4,099.60 is: 5,655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.62 : 9,315.84 = 4,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.62/9,315.84 = 4,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.62x = 9,315.84 × 4,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.62x = 38,191,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191,217.66/6,752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.76

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