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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,757.87, 9,325.86 and 3,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,757.87, 9,325.86 and 3,773.71 is: 5,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,757.87 : 9,325.86 = 3,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,757.87/9,325.86 = 3,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,757.87x = 9,325.86 × 3,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,757.87x = 35,193,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193,091.14/6,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.72

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