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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,757.72, 9,325.63 and 3,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,757.72, 9,325.63 and 3,773.55 is: 5,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,757.72 : 9,325.63 = 3,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,757.72/9,325.63 = 3,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,757.72x = 9,325.63 × 3,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,757.72x = 35,190,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,770.77/6,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.49

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