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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.03, 9,336.97 and 3,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.03, 9,336.97 and 3,741.14 is: 5,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.03 : 9,336.97 = 3,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.03/9,336.97 = 3,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.03x = 9,336.97 × 3,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.03x = 34,930,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930,887.44/6,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.68

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