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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.68, 9,307.76 and 3,760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.68, 9,307.76 and 3,760.41 is: 5,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.68 : 9,307.76 = 3,760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.68/9,307.76 = 3,760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.68x = 9,307.76 × 3,760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.68x = 35,000,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,974.98/6,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.42

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