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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,738.79, 9,299.52 and 3,754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,738.79, 9,299.52 and 3,754.81 is: 5,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,738.79 : 9,299.52 = 3,754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,738.79/9,299.52 = 3,754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,738.79x = 9,299.52 × 3,754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,738.79x = 34,917,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,917,930.69/6,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.63

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