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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.97, 9,303.73 and 3,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.97, 9,303.73 and 3,757.93 is: 5,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.97 : 9,303.73 = 3,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.97/9,303.73 = 3,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.97x = 9,303.73 × 3,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.97x = 34,962,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962,733.42/6,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.84

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