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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.32, 9,311.04 and 3,762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.32, 9,311.04 and 3,762.98 is: 5,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.32 : 9,311.04 = 3,762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.32/9,311.04 = 3,762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.32x = 9,311.04 × 3,762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.32x = 35,037,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037,257.30/6,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.77

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