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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748, 9,313.68 and 4,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748, 9,313.68 and 4,265.44 is: 5,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748 : 9,313.68 = 4,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748/9,313.68 = 4,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748x = 9,313.68 × 4,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748x = 39,726,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726,943.22/6,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.22

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