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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.39, 9,322.59 and 4,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.39, 9,322.59 and 4,237.60 is: 5,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.39 : 9,322.59 = 4,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.39/9,322.59 = 4,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.39x = 9,322.59 × 4,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.39x = 39,505,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,505,430.69/6,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.99

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