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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.70, 9,307.73 and 3,760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.70, 9,307.73 and 3,760.73 is: 5,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.70 : 9,307.73 = 3,760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.70/9,307.73 = 3,760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.70x = 9,307.73 × 3,760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.70x = 35,003,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003,836.06/6,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.83

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