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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.51, 9,322.52 and 3,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.51, 9,322.52 and 3,772.08 is: 5,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.51 : 9,322.52 = 3,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.51/9,322.52 = 3,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.51x = 9,322.52 × 3,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.51x = 35,165,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165,291.24/6,755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.42

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