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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.09, 9,306.82 and 3,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.09, 9,306.82 and 3,759.74 is: 5,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.09 : 9,306.82 = 3,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.09/9,306.82 = 3,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.09x = 9,306.82 × 3,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.09x = 34,991,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,991,253.24/6,744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.44

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