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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.63, 9,321.40 and 3,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.63, 9,321.40 and 3,770.46 is: 5,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.63 : 9,321.40 = 3,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.63/9,321.40 = 3,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.63x = 9,321.40 × 3,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.63x = 35,145,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,965.84/6,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.24

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