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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.42, 9,322.62 and 3,923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.42, 9,322.62 and 3,923.03 is: 5,413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.42 : 9,322.62 = 3,923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.42/9,322.62 = 3,923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.42x = 9,322.62 × 3,923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.42x = 36,572,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572,926.53/6,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.86

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