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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.26, 9,326.42 and 3,774.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.26, 9,326.42 and 3,774.63 is: 5,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.26 : 9,326.42 = 3,774.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.26/9,326.42 = 3,774.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.26x = 9,326.42 × 3,774.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.26x = 35,203,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,829.14/6,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.24

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