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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,761.63, 9,330.93 and 3,777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,761.63, 9,330.93 and 3,777.51 is: 5,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,761.63 : 9,330.93 = 3,777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,761.63/9,330.93 = 3,777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,761.63x = 9,330.93 × 3,777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,761.63x = 35,247,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,681.38/6,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.90

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