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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,786.48, 9,366.26 and 3,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,786.48, 9,366.26 and 3,954.74 is: 5,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,786.48 : 9,366.26 = 3,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,786.48/9,366.26 = 3,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,786.48x = 9,366.26 × 3,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,786.48x = 37,041,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041,123.07/6,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.08

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