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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.68, 9,321.52 and 3,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.68, 9,321.52 and 3,729.96 is: 5,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.68 : 9,321.52 = 3,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.68/9,321.52 = 3,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.68x = 9,321.52 × 3,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.68x = 34,768,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,768,896.74/6,754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.38

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