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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.70, 9,322.72 and 3,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.70, 9,322.72 and 3,771.82 is: 5,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.70 : 9,322.72 = 3,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.70/9,322.72 = 3,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.70x = 9,322.72 × 3,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.70x = 35,163,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163,556.28/6,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.02

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