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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.85, 9,322.83 and 4,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.85, 9,322.83 and 4,239.32 is: 5,850.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.85 : 9,322.83 = 4,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.85/9,322.83 = 4,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.85x = 9,322.83 × 4,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.85x = 39,522,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522,459.68/6,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.11

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