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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.27, 9,309.73 and 3,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.27, 9,309.73 and 3,915.12 is: 5,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.27 : 9,309.73 = 3,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.27/9,309.73 = 3,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.27x = 9,309.73 × 3,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.27x = 36,448,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,448,653.78/6,747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.99

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