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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.92, 9,322.92 and 3,771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.92, 9,322.92 and 3,771.69 is: 5,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.92 : 9,322.92 = 3,771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.92/9,322.92 = 3,771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.92x = 9,322.92 × 3,771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.92x = 35,163,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163,164.13/6,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.79

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