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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.82, 9,247.58 and 3,716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.82, 9,247.58 and 3,716.93 is: 5,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.82 : 9,247.58 = 3,716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.82/9,247.58 = 3,716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.82x = 9,247.58 × 3,716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.82x = 34,372,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372,570.58/6,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.61

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