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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.64, 9,239.48 and 3,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.64, 9,239.48 and 3,711.42 is: 5,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.64 : 9,239.48 = 3,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.64/9,239.48 = 3,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.64x = 9,239.48 × 3,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.64x = 34,291,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,572.30/6,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.48

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