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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741, 9,302.59 and 3,756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741, 9,302.59 and 3,756.77 is: 5,184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741 : 9,302.59 = 3,756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741/9,302.59 = 3,756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741x = 9,302.59 × 3,756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741x = 34,947,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947,625.74/6,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.34

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