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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,760, 9,328.70 and 3,775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,760, 9,328.70 and 3,775.88 is: 5,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,760 : 9,328.70 = 3,775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,760/9,328.70 = 3,775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,760x = 9,328.70 × 3,775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,760x = 35,224,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224,051.76/6,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.66

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