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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.16, 9,322.59 and 3,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.16, 9,322.59 and 3,771.60 is: 5,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.16 : 9,322.59 = 3,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.16/9,322.59 = 3,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.16x = 9,322.59 × 3,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.16x = 35,161,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,059.63/6,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.06

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