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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.60, 9,311.76 and 3,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.60, 9,311.76 and 3,763.44 is: 5,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.60 : 9,311.76 = 3,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.60/9,311.76 = 3,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.60x = 9,311.76 × 3,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.60x = 35,044,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044,250.05/6,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.59

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