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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,701.59, 9,248.25 and 3,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,701.59, 9,248.25 and 3,717.62 is: 5,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,701.59 : 9,248.25 = 3,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,701.59/9,248.25 = 3,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,701.59x = 9,248.25 × 3,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,701.59x = 34,381,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381,479.17/6,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.35

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