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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.04, 9,322.37 and 3,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.04, 9,322.37 and 3,770.87 is: 5,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.04 : 9,322.37 = 3,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.04/9,322.37 = 3,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.04x = 9,322.37 × 3,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.04x = 35,153,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,153,379.90/6,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.02

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