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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.08, 9,319.44 and 4,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.08, 9,319.44 and 4,236.12 is: 5,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.08 : 9,319.44 = 4,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.08/9,319.44 = 4,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.08x = 9,319.44 × 4,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.08x = 39,478,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478,266.17/6,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.23

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