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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.32, 9,317.79 and 5,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.32, 9,317.79 and 5,869.60 is: 8,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.32 : 9,317.79 = 5,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.32/9,317.79 = 5,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.32x = 9,317.79 × 5,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.32x = 54,691,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691,700.18/6,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.09

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