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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,758, 9,326.04 and 3,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,758, 9,326.04 and 3,814 is: 5,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,758 : 9,326.04 = 3,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,758/9,326.04 = 3,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,758x = 9,326.04 × 3,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,758x = 35,569,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,516.56/6,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.32

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