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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.15, 9,317.94 and 4,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.15, 9,317.94 and 4,099.08 is: 5,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.15 : 9,317.94 = 4,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.15/9,317.94 = 4,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.15x = 9,317.94 × 4,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.15x = 38,194,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,981.50/6,753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.88

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