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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,766.08, 9,337.12 and 3,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,766.08, 9,337.12 and 3,971.04 is: 5,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,766.08 : 9,337.12 = 3,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,766.08/9,337.12 = 3,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,766.08x = 9,337.12 × 3,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,766.08x = 37,078,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078,077.00/6,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.99

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