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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.74, 9,284.73 and 4,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.74, 9,284.73 and 4,368.74 is: 6,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.74 : 9,284.73 = 4,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.74/9,284.73 = 4,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.74x = 9,284.73 × 4,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.74x = 40,562,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,571.34/6,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.05

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