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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.99, 9,312.06 and 3,763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.99, 9,312.06 and 3,763.81 is: 5,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.99 : 9,312.06 = 3,763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.99/9,312.06 = 3,763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.99x = 9,312.06 × 3,763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.99x = 35,048,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048,824.55/6,747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.97

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