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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.98, 9,307.95 and 3,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.98, 9,307.95 and 3,761.03 is: 5,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.98 : 9,307.95 = 3,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.98/9,307.95 = 3,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.98x = 9,307.95 × 3,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.98x = 35,007,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,007,479.19/6,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.15

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