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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.17, 9,300.08 and 4,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.17, 9,300.08 and 4,083.97 is: 5,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.17 : 9,300.08 = 4,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.17/9,300.08 = 4,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.17x = 9,300.08 × 4,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.17x = 37,981,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,247.72/6,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.22

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