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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,757.62, 9,325.42 and 3,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,757.62, 9,325.42 and 3,773.42 is: 5,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,757.62 : 9,325.42 = 3,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,757.62/9,325.42 = 3,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,757.62x = 9,325.42 × 3,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,757.62x = 35,188,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,740.22/6,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.27

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