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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,701.46, 9,247.57 and 3,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,701.46, 9,247.57 and 3,717.08 is: 5,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,701.46 : 9,247.57 = 3,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,701.46/9,247.57 = 3,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,701.46x = 9,247.57 × 3,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,701.46x = 34,373,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,957.50/6,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.32

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