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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.65, 9,327.85 and 3,734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.65, 9,327.85 and 3,734.64 is: 5,153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.65 : 9,327.85 = 3,734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.65/9,327.85 = 3,734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.65x = 9,327.85 × 3,734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.65x = 34,836,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,836,161.72/6,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.55

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