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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762.98, 9,332.51 and 3,779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762.98, 9,332.51 and 3,779.01 is: 5,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762.98 : 9,332.51 = 3,779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762.98/9,332.51 = 3,779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762.98x = 9,332.51 × 3,779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762.98x = 35,267,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,629.72/6,762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.80

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