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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.88, 9,328.64 and 3,775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.88, 9,328.64 and 3,775.71 is: 5,210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.88 : 9,328.64 = 3,775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.88/9,328.64 = 3,775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.88x = 9,328.64 × 3,775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.88x = 35,222,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,239.33/6,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.48

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