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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.37, 9,327.93 and 3,775.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.37, 9,327.93 and 3,775.21 is: 5,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.37 : 9,327.93 = 3,775.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.37/9,327.93 = 3,775.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.37x = 9,327.93 × 3,775.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.37x = 35,214,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,894.62/6,759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.79

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