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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,745.66, 9,308.33 and 3,761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,745.66, 9,308.33 and 3,761.21 is: 5,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,745.66 : 9,308.33 = 3,761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,745.66/9,308.33 = 3,761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,745.66x = 9,308.33 × 3,761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,745.66x = 35,010,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010,602.45/6,745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.09

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