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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.65, 9,317.25 and 4,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.65, 9,317.25 and 4,098.58 is: 5,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.65 : 9,317.25 = 4,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.65/9,317.25 = 4,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.65x = 9,317.25 × 4,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.65x = 38,187,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,187,447.92/6,752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.18

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