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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,738.18, 9,299.62 and 4,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,738.18, 9,299.62 and 4,261.38 is: 5,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,738.18 : 9,299.62 = 4,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,738.18/9,299.62 = 4,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,738.18x = 9,299.62 × 4,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,738.18x = 39,629,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,629,214.68/6,738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.29

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