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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.42, 9,322.67 and 3,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.42, 9,322.67 and 3,771.20 is: 5,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.42 : 9,322.67 = 3,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.42/9,322.67 = 3,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.42x = 9,322.67 × 3,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.42x = 35,157,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,587.63/6,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.36

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