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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.42, 9,326.43 and 3,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.42, 9,326.43 and 3,927.24 is: 5,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.42 : 9,326.43 = 3,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.42/9,326.43 = 3,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.42x = 9,326.43 × 3,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.42x = 36,627,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627,128.95/6,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.68

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