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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.61, 9,242.74 and 3,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.61, 9,242.74 and 3,713.25 is: 5,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.61 : 9,242.74 = 3,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.61/9,242.74 = 3,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.61x = 9,242.74 × 3,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.61x = 34,320,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,320,604.31/6,697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.31

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