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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.42, 9,307.44 and 3,760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.42, 9,307.44 and 3,760.38 is: 5,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.42 : 9,307.44 = 3,760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.42/9,307.44 = 3,760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.42x = 9,307.44 × 3,760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.42x = 34,999,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999,511.23/6,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.40

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