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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.48, 9,312.08 and 3,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.48, 9,312.08 and 3,764.48 is: 5,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.48 : 9,312.08 = 3,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.48/9,312.08 = 3,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.48x = 9,312.08 × 3,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.48x = 35,055,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,138.92/6,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.52

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