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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.72, 9,329.31 and 4,242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.72, 9,329.31 and 4,242.51 is: 5,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.72 : 9,329.31 = 4,242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.72/9,329.31 = 4,242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.72x = 9,329.31 × 4,242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.72x = 39,579,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,579,690.97/6,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.23

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