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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752, 9,317.74 and 3,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752, 9,317.74 and 3,767.64 is: 5,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752 : 9,317.74 = 3,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752/9,317.74 = 3,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752x = 9,317.74 × 3,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752x = 35,105,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105,889.93/6,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.33

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