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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.72, 9,327.96 and 3,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.72, 9,327.96 and 3,775.68 is: 5,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.72 : 9,327.96 = 3,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.72/9,327.96 = 3,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.72x = 9,327.96 × 3,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.72x = 35,219,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219,392.01/6,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.19

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