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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,704.08, 9,251.44 and 3,719.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,704.08, 9,251.44 and 3,719.92 is: 5,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,704.08 : 9,251.44 = 3,719.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,704.08/9,251.44 = 3,719.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,704.08x = 9,251.44 × 3,719.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,704.08x = 34,414,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,414,616.68/6,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.38

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