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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.76, 9,317.42 and 3,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.76, 9,317.42 and 3,957.26 is: 5,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.76 : 9,317.42 = 3,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.76/9,317.42 = 3,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.76x = 9,317.42 × 3,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.76x = 36,871,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871,453.47/6,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.01

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