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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.29, 9,312.69 and 3,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.29, 9,312.69 and 3,764.32 is: 5,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.29 : 9,312.69 = 3,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.29/9,312.69 = 3,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.29x = 9,312.69 × 3,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.29x = 35,055,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,921.94/6,748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.79

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