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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,749.79, 9,314.72 and 3,765.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,749.79, 9,314.72 and 3,765.81 is: 5,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,749.79 : 9,314.72 = 3,765.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,749.79/9,314.72 = 3,765.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,749.79x = 9,314.72 × 3,765.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,749.79x = 35,077,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077,465.72/6,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.82

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