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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.35, 6,764.68 and 3,724.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.35, 6,764.68 and 3,724.37 is: 5,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.35 : 6,764.68 = 3,724.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.35/6,764.68 = 3,724.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.35x = 6,764.68 × 3,724.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.35x = 25,194,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,171.25/4,905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.06

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