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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,765.63, 9,335.92 and 4,246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,765.63, 9,335.92 and 4,246.93 is: 5,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,765.63 : 9,335.92 = 4,246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,765.63/9,335.92 = 4,246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,765.63x = 9,335.92 × 4,246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,765.63x = 39,648,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,998.73/6,765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.36

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