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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.32, 9,321.39 and 3,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.32, 9,321.39 and 3,770.74 is: 5,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.32 : 9,321.39 = 3,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.32/9,321.39 = 3,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.32x = 9,321.39 × 3,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.32x = 35,148,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,538.13/6,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.09

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