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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.13, 9,253.70 and 3,874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.13, 9,253.70 and 3,874.13 is: 5,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.13 : 9,253.70 = 3,874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.13/9,253.70 = 3,874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.13x = 9,253.70 × 3,874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.13x = 35,850,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,036.78/6,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.06

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