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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.96, 9,322.68 and 3,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.96, 9,322.68 and 3,921.72 is: 5,412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.96 : 9,322.68 = 3,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.96/9,322.68 = 3,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.96x = 9,322.68 × 3,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.96x = 36,560,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,560,940.61/6,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.46

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