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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,888.34, 9,505.97 and 3,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,888.34, 9,505.97 and 3,744.53 is: 5,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,888.34 : 9,505.97 = 3,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,888.34/9,505.97 = 3,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,888.34x = 9,505.97 × 3,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,888.34x = 35,595,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595,389.84/6,888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.48

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