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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.17, 9,327.39 and 3,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.17, 9,327.39 and 3,774.95 is: 5,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.17 : 9,327.39 = 3,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.17/9,327.39 = 3,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.17x = 9,327.39 × 3,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.17x = 35,210,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,430.88/6,759.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.28

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