The number of 3.2, 5.8, 7.9 and 4.5 have frequencies x, (x+2), (x-3) and (x+6) respectively. If the arithmetic mean is 4.876, find the value of x.

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The number of 3.2, 5.8,
7.9 and 4.5 have
frequencies x, (x+2), (x-3)
and (x+6) respectively. If
the arithmetic mean is
4.876, find the value of x.
Transcribed Image Text:Task: The number of 3.2, 5.8, 7.9 and 4.5 have frequencies x, (x+2), (x-3) and (x+6) respectively. If the arithmetic mean is 4.876, find the value of x.
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