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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.23, 9,253.82 and 3,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.23, 9,253.82 and 3,874.22 is: 5,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.23 : 9,253.82 = 3,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.23/9,253.82 = 3,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.23x = 9,253.82 × 3,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.23x = 35,851,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851,334.52/6,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.18

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