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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.27, 9,317.13 and 5,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.27, 9,317.13 and 5,812.64 is: 8,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.27 : 9,317.13 = 5,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.27/9,317.13 = 5,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.27x = 9,317.13 × 5,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.27x = 54,157,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,099.66/6,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.02

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