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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.48, 9,322.94 and 3,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.48, 9,322.94 and 3,771.34 is: 5,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.48 : 9,322.94 = 3,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.48/9,322.94 = 3,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.48x = 9,322.94 × 3,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.48x = 35,159,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159,976.54/6,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.66

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