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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.63, 9,322.78 and 3,771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.63, 9,322.78 and 3,771.46 is: 5,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.63 : 9,322.78 = 3,771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.63/9,322.78 = 3,771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.63x = 9,322.78 × 3,771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.63x = 35,160,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160,491.86/6,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.62

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