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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.26, 9,253.66 and 3,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.26, 9,253.66 and 3,874.55 is: 5,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.26 : 9,253.66 = 3,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.26/9,253.66 = 3,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.26x = 9,253.66 × 3,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.26x = 35,853,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853,771.71/6,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.52

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