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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,758.81, 9,327.12 and 3,774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,758.81, 9,327.12 and 3,774.63 is: 5,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,758.81 : 9,327.12 = 3,774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,758.81/9,327.12 = 3,774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,758.81x = 9,327.12 × 3,774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,758.81x = 35,206,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,447.79/6,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.97

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