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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,701.29, 9,246.80 and 3,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,701.29, 9,246.80 and 3,717.15 is: 5,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,701.29 : 9,246.80 = 3,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,701.29/9,246.80 = 3,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,701.29x = 9,246.80 × 3,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,701.29x = 34,371,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371,742.62/6,701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.12

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