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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,757.92, 9,325.95 and 3,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,757.92, 9,325.95 and 3,773.87 is: 5,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,757.92 : 9,325.95 = 3,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,757.92/9,325.95 = 3,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,757.92x = 9,325.95 × 3,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,757.92x = 35,194,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194,876.19/6,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.95

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