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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,783.30, 9,344.97 and 6,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,783.30, 9,344.97 and 6,375.06 is: 8,782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,783.30 : 9,344.97 = 6,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,783.30/9,344.97 = 6,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,783.30x = 9,344.97 × 6,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,783.30x = 59,574,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574,744.45/6,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.56

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