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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.60, 9,322.95 and 3,771.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.60, 9,322.95 and 3,771.47 is: 5,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.60 : 9,322.95 = 3,771.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.60/9,322.95 = 3,771.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.60x = 9,322.95 × 3,771.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.60x = 35,161,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,179.62/6,755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.75

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