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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,758.34, 9,332.91 and 6,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,758.34, 9,332.91 and 6,390.19 is: 8,824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,758.34 : 9,332.91 = 6,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,758.34/9,332.91 = 6,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,758.34x = 9,332.91 × 6,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,758.34x = 59,639,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,079.82/6,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.52

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