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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.73, 9,328.79 and 3,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.73, 9,328.79 and 3,775.63 is: 5,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.73 : 9,328.79 = 3,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.73/9,328.79 = 3,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.73x = 9,328.79 × 3,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.73x = 35,221,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221,993.87/6,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.57

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