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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.65, 9,313.34 and 4,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.65, 9,313.34 and 4,230.95 is: 5,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.65 : 9,313.34 = 4,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.65/9,313.34 = 4,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.65x = 9,313.34 × 4,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.65x = 39,404,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404,208.15/6,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.30

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