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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.23, 9,323.97 and 3,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.23, 9,323.97 and 3,772.09 is: 5,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.23 : 9,323.97 = 3,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.23/9,323.97 = 3,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.23x = 9,323.97 × 3,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.23x = 35,170,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,854.00/6,756.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.69

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