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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759, 9,327.42 and 3,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759, 9,327.42 and 3,965.04 is: 5,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759 : 9,327.42 = 3,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759/9,327.42 = 3,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759x = 9,327.42 × 3,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759x = 36,983,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983,593.40/6,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.76

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