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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,758.81, 9,326.63 and 3,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,758.81, 9,326.63 and 3,774.36 is: 5,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,758.81 : 9,326.63 = 3,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,758.81/9,326.63 = 3,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,758.81x = 9,326.63 × 3,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,758.81x = 35,202,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,040.34/6,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.32

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