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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.62, 9,347.58 and 4,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.62, 9,347.58 and 4,122.60 is: 5,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.62 : 9,347.58 = 4,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.62/9,347.58 = 4,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.62x = 9,347.58 × 4,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.62x = 38,536,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536,333.31/6,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.50

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