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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.51, 9,307.46 and 3,760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.51, 9,307.46 and 3,760.53 is: 5,189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.51 : 9,307.46 = 3,760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.51/9,307.46 = 3,760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.51x = 9,307.46 × 3,760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.51x = 35,000,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,991.96/6,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.55

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