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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.65, 9,348.74 and 3,942.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.65, 9,348.74 and 3,942.11 is: 5,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.65 : 9,348.74 = 3,942.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.65/9,348.74 = 3,942.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.65x = 9,348.74 × 3,942.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.65x = 36,853,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853,749.47/6,774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.95

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