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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,761.80, 9,327.50 and 3,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,761.80, 9,327.50 and 3,966.76 is: 5,471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,761.80 : 9,327.50 = 3,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,761.80/9,327.50 = 3,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,761.80x = 9,327.50 × 3,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,761.80x = 36,999,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999,953.90/6,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.91

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