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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.67, 9,348.67 and 3,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.67, 9,348.67 and 3,749.66 is: 5,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.67 : 9,348.67 = 3,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.67/9,348.67 = 3,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.67x = 9,348.67 × 3,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.67x = 35,054,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,268.46/6,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.32

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