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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.44, 9,289.28 and 3,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.44, 9,289.28 and 3,747.33 is: 5,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.44 : 9,289.28 = 3,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.44/9,289.28 = 3,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.44x = 9,289.28 × 3,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.44x = 34,809,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809,967.80/6,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.25

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