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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.49, 9,347.02 and 3,748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.49, 9,347.02 and 3,748.43 is: 5,172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.49 : 9,347.02 = 3,748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.49/9,347.02 = 3,748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.49x = 9,347.02 × 3,748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.49x = 35,036,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036,650.18/6,773.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.61

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