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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,769.58, 9,341.95 and 3,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,769.58, 9,341.95 and 3,974.54 is: 5,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,769.58 : 9,341.95 = 3,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,769.58/9,341.95 = 3,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,769.58x = 9,341.95 × 3,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,769.58x = 37,129,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,953.95/6,769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.82

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