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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.98, 9,347.58 and 4,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.98, 9,347.58 and 4,256.82 is: 5,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.98 : 9,347.58 = 4,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.98/9,347.58 = 4,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.98x = 9,347.58 × 4,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.98x = 39,790,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,790,965.50/6,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.36

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