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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.29, 9,327.76 and 3,734.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.29, 9,327.76 and 3,734.41 is: 5,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.29 : 9,327.76 = 3,734.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.29/9,327.76 = 3,734.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.29x = 9,327.76 × 3,734.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.29x = 34,833,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833,686.06/6,759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.45

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