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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.56, 9,322.38 and 3,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.56, 9,322.38 and 3,771.33 is: 5,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.56 : 9,322.38 = 3,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.56/9,322.38 = 3,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.56x = 9,322.38 × 3,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.56x = 35,157,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,771.37/6,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.27

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