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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.21, 9,253.41 and 3,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.21, 9,253.41 and 3,721.28 is: 5,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.21 : 9,253.41 = 3,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.21/9,253.41 = 3,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.21x = 9,253.41 × 3,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.21x = 34,434,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434,469.34/6,705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.48

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