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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.54, 9,351.72 and 4,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.54, 9,351.72 and 4,122.78 is: 5,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.54 : 9,351.72 = 4,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.54/9,351.72 = 4,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.54x = 9,351.72 × 4,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.54x = 38,555,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,084.18/6,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.17

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