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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.80, 9,323.52 and 3,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.80, 9,323.52 and 3,771.76 is: 5,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.80 : 9,323.52 = 3,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.80/9,323.52 = 3,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.80x = 9,323.52 × 3,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.80x = 35,166,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166,079.80/6,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.32

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