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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,760.89, 9,329.27 and 3,776.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,760.89, 9,329.27 and 3,776.63 is: 5,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,760.89 : 9,329.27 = 3,776.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,760.89/9,329.27 = 3,776.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,760.89x = 9,329.27 × 3,776.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,760.89x = 35,233,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233,135.43/6,760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.32

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