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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,737.18, 9,297.33 and 3,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,737.18, 9,297.33 and 3,753 is: 5,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,737.18 : 9,297.33 = 3,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,737.18/9,297.33 = 3,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,737.18x = 9,297.33 × 3,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,737.18x = 34,892,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,892,879.49/6,737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.16

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