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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.56, 9,313.98 and 3,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.56, 9,313.98 and 3,954.12 is: 5,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.56 : 9,313.98 = 3,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.56/9,313.98 = 3,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.56x = 9,313.98 × 3,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.56x = 36,828,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,828,594.60/6,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.25

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