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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.74, 9,322.46 and 3,771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.74, 9,322.46 and 3,771.42 is: 5,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.74 : 9,322.46 = 3,771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.74/9,322.46 = 3,771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.74x = 9,322.46 × 3,771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.74x = 35,158,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,912.09/6,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.30

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