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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.82, 9,314.34 and 5,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.82, 9,314.34 and 5,867.10 is: 8,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.82 : 9,314.34 = 5,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.82/9,314.34 = 5,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.82x = 9,314.34 × 5,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.82x = 54,648,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648,164.21/6,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.64

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