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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.72, 9,323.64 and 6,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.72, 9,323.64 and 6,261.36 is: 8,640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.72 : 9,323.64 = 6,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.72/9,323.64 = 6,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.72x = 9,323.64 × 6,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.72x = 58,378,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,378,666.55/6,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.09

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