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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.56, 9,311.68 and 3,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.56, 9,311.68 and 3,763.46 is: 5,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.56 : 9,311.68 = 3,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.56/9,311.68 = 3,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.56x = 9,311.68 × 3,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.56x = 35,044,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044,135.21/6,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.60

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