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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.64, 9,307.12 and 3,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.64, 9,307.12 and 3,760.72 is: 5,189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.64 : 9,307.12 = 3,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.64/9,307.12 = 3,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.64x = 9,307.12 × 3,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.64x = 35,001,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,472.33/6,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.52

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