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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.48, 9,311.40 and 3,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.48, 9,311.40 and 3,763.26 is: 5,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.48 : 9,311.40 = 3,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.48/9,311.40 = 3,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.48x = 9,311.40 × 3,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.48x = 35,041,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041,219.16/6,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.23

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