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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,704.65, 9,252.46 and 3,720.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,704.65, 9,252.46 and 3,720.54 is: 5,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,704.65 : 9,252.46 = 3,720.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,704.65/9,252.46 = 3,720.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,704.65x = 9,252.46 × 3,720.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,704.65x = 34,424,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424,147.53/6,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.37

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