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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.28, 9,327.79 and 3,775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.28, 9,327.79 and 3,775.11 is: 5,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.28 : 9,327.79 = 3,775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.28/9,327.79 = 3,775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.28x = 9,327.79 × 3,775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.28x = 35,213,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,433.31/6,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.64

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