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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,757.52, 9,326.08 and 3,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,757.52, 9,326.08 and 3,774.38 is: 5,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,757.52 : 9,326.08 = 3,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,757.52/9,326.08 = 3,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,757.52x = 9,326.08 × 3,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,757.52x = 35,200,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,169.83/6,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.04

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