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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.16, 9,253.12 and 3,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.16, 9,253.12 and 3,721.02 is: 5,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.16 : 9,253.12 = 3,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.16/9,253.12 = 3,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.16x = 9,253.12 × 3,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.16x = 34,431,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431,044.58/6,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.01

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