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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.52, 9,314.08 and 6,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.52, 9,314.08 and 6,317.92 is: 8,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.52 : 9,314.08 = 6,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.52/9,314.08 = 6,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.52x = 9,314.08 × 6,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.52x = 58,845,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,845,612.31/6,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.59

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