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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.82, 9,311.88 and 4,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.82, 9,311.88 and 4,516.89 is: 6,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.82 : 9,311.88 = 4,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.82/9,311.88 = 4,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.82x = 9,311.88 × 4,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.82x = 42,060,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,737.65/6,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.85

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