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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764, 9,334.68 and 3,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764, 9,334.68 and 3,970.40 is: 5,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764 : 9,334.68 = 3,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764/9,334.68 = 3,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764x = 9,334.68 × 3,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764x = 37,062,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062,413.47/6,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.36

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