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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.62, 9,322.32 and 4,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.62, 9,322.32 and 4,237.62 is: 5,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.62 : 9,322.32 = 4,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.62/9,322.32 = 4,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.62x = 9,322.32 × 4,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.62x = 39,504,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,504,449.68/6,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.64

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